Chine, vers 1880-1900 Two "LIUYEDAO" type swords. Wooden handle with braided straps and blackened iron pommels and ferrules. Oval guards in blackened iron. Steel blades slightly curved towards the point, with a cutting edge, a gutter and a flat back. Wooden scabbards lined with blackened grained leather and blackened iron fittings. Blade length : 68 - 70.8 cm - Length. Total : 93.5 - 95.5 cm Wear to the black patina and oxidation; one blade blunt (68 cm); wear to the scabbards, one in bad condition.