Chinese theater sword on his display stand - Emperor

Ancient Chinese sword on stand:

- Chinese plays can relate to very different times. The costumes worn by the actors are therefore extremely varied.
- We will find three categories of costumes: "national" national costumes, "modern" national costumes and finally foreign costumes.
- Here we have an old bronze / brass sword from a Chinese warrior theater costume (age: about 20 years old).
- The difference between bronze and brass is not obvious to make on this sword, it should be known that bronze is copper alloyed with tin while brass and copper alloyed with zinc.
- This sword is sold with its metal support (the indicated size is the size of the sword without the support).

The Colors of the Costumes:

- The Red: Symbol of dignity and joy.
- The Black: This color is reserved for the highest officials, it symbolizes the severity and humble.
- The Yellow: symbol of the imperial family, emperors.
- Le White: This color is reseve for the mourning.
- The Pink: Color of joy, gaiety and finally lightness.
- The Green: Color of the concubines but also the color of the maids.
- The Blue: Symbolizes honesty and simplicity.