DAGGER

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912)

nineteenth century

silver and steel

Long. total: 41.8; Long. of the blade: 30.6 cm

Single-edged straight-bladed dagger, one-third engraved with foliage scrolls in an oval cartouche.

The solid silver handle is incised with three figures, one of whom is playing a string instrument under a tent. It is punctuated by twenty-two circular medallions. Two yokes forming waves are applied to the upper parts of the animated scene. They are marked with inscriptions in Chinese and Japanese.

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