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A CHINESE SHORTSWORD (NIUWEIDAO)
A CHINESE SHORTSWORD (NIUWEIDAO), LATE 19TH CENTURY
with broad flat single-edged hatchet blade formed with a clipped-back point pierced with three circular holes, pierced brass guard with moulded edge, two-piece spirally carved grip, and flattened ovoid brass pommel
50 cm; 19 3/4 in blade
Sold for £300
A CHINESE SHORTSWORD (NIUWEIDAO), LATE 19TH CENTURY
with broad flat single-edged hatchet blade formed with a clipped-back point pierced with three circular holes, pierced brass guard with moulded edge, two-piece spirally carved grip, and flattened ovoid brass pommel
50 cm; 19 3/4 in blade