White Serpent Ming Jian is a 1:1 replica of one of the most exquisite Ming Jian in private collection. During the Ming Dynasty, nobilities and high ranking ministers preferred Jian as their side arms as a weapon of self defense and a symbol of status. White Serpent Ming Jian features a beautiful blade designed for cutting and thrusting. Both cutting edges run almost parallel to each other with subtle tapering and end in a almond shaped tip.
White Serpent has the Ming classic Gourd and Lingzhi hilt design but executed in delicate open metal work, project a sense of lightness and transparency. Richly appointed with brass fittings and ivory damask wrapped scabbard give White Serpent a distinctive Ming era design.
Total Length: 96cm
Blade Length: 76cm
Hilt Length: 20.5cm
Blade Width: 3.5cm
Blade Thickness: 5.5mm
P.O.B (from guard): 12cm
Weight (without scabbard): 870g
Edge: Sharp
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
