Chinese Ornamental Swords
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, Xianfeng Period, 1850-1861
Object NameSword
Mediummetal and wool thread
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Length: 48 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014537
About MeThe coin sword came to existence from the world of Taoist priests. Devout in nature and very faithful to the scrolls of Dao De Jing, the coin sword was created by these men of immense faith and spirituality.
The coin sword was originally used for rituals and ancient practices now long gone from the texts of recorded history.
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty Qianlong/Jiaqing Period, 1736 - 1820
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 18th - 19th century
Edo Period, possibly late 18th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
Possibly 19th century
Qing Dynasty, Jiaqing Period, 1796-1820
