Chinese "rooster" jian
Measurements
Diamond cross-section double edged blade. Wood hilt and scabbard. The sword
guard is a cast rooster, and there are three-dimensional lizards on the
scabbard mountings. Pretty cool sword, but I don't really have much of a
background in jian. Anyone know age and location for this one? I presume
having a chicken and lizards on your sword is a good thing, not a bad thing,
in Chinese swordsmanship ...
This has been identified as a modern-made fake antique. Many similar
swords are being produced in central China and are being sold on eBay as
original antiques. Caveat emptor!
length: 36 1/2"
blade: 29"
blade width: 1 7/16"
grip (handle and pommel): 6 1/2"
guard: 4 1/2"
weight: 2 lbs