Description: dating: Late 19th Century provenance: China, Straight, parallel, double-edged blades, of lozenge section, with curved tip, hook-shaped. Grips covered with old, fabric bands. Typical, iron, single-edged guards, shaped as crescents, held by rivets. Both provided with double-edged cusp instead of pommel. Central part engraved with symbols, inscriptions and floral motifs. length 87.5 cm.