China, Qing Dynasty, an Shark Skin Ceremonial saber and scabbard with Semi-Precious Stone accent, Qianlong mark and of period, the elongated 'S'-shaped saber, intricately open carved in relief with Dragons patterns, the center of the Dragon Head mounted with Red Coral over Gilt Bronze, the opposing end carved with stylized dragons patterns and embellished with an intricate Gilt Bronze sword-guard separating the slender blade, cast in relief with Dragons motifs, decorated with Turquoise, and Lapis-Lazuli. Having steel blade Marked near the hilt, one side with the Four-characters, QianLong Reign Period, and other side with four-character inventory number. The blade indented on each side with single long grooves, tapering to the gently upturned tip. Dimensions: Length of sword with its scabbard: 38. 3/8" Length