Yuan Dynasty Yuan Lang Saber 元朗腰刀

This is Chinese Yuan dynasty Yaodao(腰刀), The waist sword is a single-sided long knife worn around the waist, also called a short knife. The Sabre of the Mongolian cavalry in the late Yuan Dynasty has the blood of the Islamic Scimitar of Central Asia. The officials and nobles of the Yuan Dynasty all have the tradition of wearing a waist sword. The decoration shows the status of power and the power of command. The guard of the Yuan dynasty Kublai Khan is equipped with this sword. The scabbard and handle are top quality ebony decorated with exquisite brass fittings. 

Specifications
Overall: 76cm
Blade Length: 52cm
Handle Length: 16cm
Blade Width: 3.6cm
Blade Thickness: 7mm
Blade: Folded Pattern Steel, clay tempered
Full Tang: Yes
Handle: Ebony Wood
Scabbard: Ebony Wood
Fittings: Copper
Weight: 1.15kg, 700g without scabbard

*Display stand not included.