Spectacular HUGE 18th-19th C. Chinese Two Handed DAO Sword with Gold Dragons. A truly amazing Massive weapon of Qing Dynasty Chinese warriors, probably used all the way through the Boxer Rebellion period and was likely used by skilled swordsmen against cavalry troops. With a well wrought steel blade broadening towards the tip, engraved on both sides with elaborate Dragon images with gold gilt finish. With its iron guard of octagonal form, engraved and gilt on one side en suite to the blade. Exceptionally long wood grip which fits 4 hands, wrapped in its original straw cover and having iron ring pommel as an extension of the tang. A blood chilling weapon of spectacular massive proportions. TOTAL LENGTH IS 53″ BLADE IS 34 1/2″. Please refer to pictures for item condition. Please take a moment to review this note: We are helping a friend to liquidate several collections of Antique and Military related items he recently accepted on consignment from several collectors but is unable to list them himself due to his intense travel schedule. We will be happy to answer any questions regarding condition and nuances of the item’s preservation state. However we are not knowledgeable enough to provide the detailed history of most weapons and antiques, so we decided to list all military items, described to the best of our knowledge, in one category, hoping most of them will fall in to that range and period of time, assuming some of the items may in fact be Earlier or Later than the category they are listed in. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. The item “Spectacular HUGE Antique 19th C. Chinese Two Handed DAO Sword with Gold Dragons” is in sale since Thursday, March 21, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1784-1860\Original Period Items”. The seller is “consignments-with-us” and is located in Wallingford, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.