Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be a chinese jian sword The double edged straight blade with brass inlaid star decoration, the cord wrapped grip with taotie decorated brass guard and pommel, the green shagreen scabbard with matching antiqued brass fittings, the blade inscribed 子泉監鑄. The estimate is based on similar sold at auction. Prices in the trade are ususally higher and can vary.