Measurements of the standard military arrow of the Qing, the zhànjiàn (戰箭) or "war arrow".

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A very rare Chinese saber guard dating from the height of the Qing dynasty.

€1500,-

Of classic shape, with a leaf-shaped blade on a socket, connected by a cast bronze base.

€375,-

A standard pattern Qing military saber, but with the rare addition of a label in Manchu.

€1900,-

A robust and heavy example, crafted with care.

€750,-

Unusual Chinese duanjian with fine gilt mounts and a blade of non-Chinese origin.

€3200,-

Once belonging to William Fraser (1784-1835), a British civil servant.

€2750,-