A Most Attractive Chinese Duǎn Dāo (短刀) Dagger With Gold Inlaid Fittings And Mounts. From The Last Century.

With cord bound hilt, over soft metal mounts, gold inlaid pommel, gilt highlighted iron sword guard, silver covered blade collar and single edged blade.The whole design is very much in the Japanese taste. Black lacquer scabbard.

The blade has a beautiful, etched, running Damascus pattern throughout its whole length.

Small wear mark to the black lacquer on the reverse side.
More photos and details to add on Monday

Code: 26025