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Ming-dynasty Sword with Octagon Iron Cross-guard and Wood Grip Picture 2

Arts & Crafts Museum Hangzhou

Arts & Crafts Museum Hangzhou
Hangzhou, China

Swords had evolved into a versatile apparatus that combined functions of weapons, mascots, ornaments, antiques, etc. when it came to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644 AD), which also witness an emergence of sword manuals or tutorials with the increasing number of martial arts practitioners in the folk.
Weighing 708g, this Ming-dynasty folk sword has two parallel spines and ridges in the middle of the blade. Its hilt features embellishment typical of folk swords. The octagon iron cross-guard is in the shape of a lotus flower, with the side towards the blade decorated with motifs of lotus blossom petals. The parameter of the grip grows towards the pommel.

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  • Title: Ming-dynasty Sword with Octagon Iron Cross-guard and Wood Grip Picture 2
  • Physical dimensions: Overall length: 73.2cm, maximal width: 3.9cm
  • Dynasty: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD)
Arts & Crafts Museum Hangzhou

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