Pair of 19th century Chinese Hudiedao or butterfly swords, 44.5 cm heavy blades with carved rosewood grips, steel stirrup guards and pommels, single hide scabbard outer twisted cloth binding with suspension loop Overall length 58 cm. Condition: Both blades have corrosion, pitting and oxidation. twisted. Good colour and patina to grips which are smoothed. Lower section of twisted fabric binding outer