China, 19th century Curved steel blade sword,... Lot 11

China, 19th century Curved steel blade sword, underlined by grooves on each side, the scabbard black lacquered, a copper wire winding along its length, the ends of the scabbard decorated with copper elements in the shape of ruyi head, the iron guard, the handle with lacing. (Traces of oxidation on the blade, wear on the scabbard, deformation at the end of the handle). Total length : 99 cm - Blade length : 76 cm