Ornamental sword with Chinese characters on blade

Made:
1801-1900 in China
Ornamental sword, carved from a type of Jade (?) Ornamental sword, carved from a type of Jade (?) Ornamental sword, carved from a type of Jade (?)

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Ornamental sword, carved from a type of Jade (?)
Science Museum Group
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Ornamental sword, carved from a type of Jade (?)
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ornamental sword, carved from a type of Jade (?)
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ornamental sword, carved from a type of Jade (?), Chinese characters on blade, Chinese, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A652187
Materials:
jade and complete
Measurements:
overall: 251 mm x 71 mm x 7 mm,
type:
ceremonial sword
credit:
Foster