{"product_id":"qing-conquest-period-yanmaodao-goose-quill-saber","title":"Qing Conquest Period Yanmaodao (Goose Quill Saber)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely Manchu Conquest to Qianlong Period, Qing Dynasty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 78 cm \/ 30 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 94 cm \/ 37\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally long example of a Qing-period \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYanmaodao (Goose Quill Saber)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, likely dating from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManchu Conquest period through the Qianlong era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 94 cm overall, this saber is notably longer than many surviving examples of the type and was likely intended for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emounted officer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its nearly straight blade reflects the characteristic geometry of the Yanmaodao, combining effective cutting capability with a strong capacity for thrusting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe saber retains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteel hilt fittings and a tunkou characteristic of the period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving important elements of its original Qing military character. The blade displays age and patina consistent with an antique weapon of this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original scabbard has not survived; the saber is accompanied by a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erenewed modern wooden scabbard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made to properly house and protect the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial and historically evocative example of the Qing military saber tradition, particularly notable for its unusual length and mounted proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique condition, with patina and wear commensurate with age. Please refer closely to the photographs for the current condition and details of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelected for the Seven Stars Swords Antique Collection by Scott M. Rodell.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SevenStarsSwords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45434782384194,"sku":null,"price":1965.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/7335\/4562\/files\/QingYanmaodao_2941.jpg?v=1791338781","url":"https:\/\/sevenstarsswords.com\/products\/qing-conquest-period-yanmaodao-goose-quill-saber","provider":"SevenStarsSwords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}