Qing bow glossary
A glossary of terminology regarding the Manchu style bow that was in common use during the Qing dynasty.
Measurements of a Qing war arrow
The standard military arrow of the Qing empire in numbers.
Measurements of a chahār-kham bow
For the bowyers and archery researchers, detailed measurements of an antique chahār-kham bow.
Measurements of a North Indian bow
For the bowyers and archery researchers, detailed measurements of an antique North Indian bow "kaman" type.
A saber glossary in Manchu
An overview of Manchu saber terminology.
Markings on Chinese swords
Most markings are found on military edged weapons, usually in the form of serial numbers and characters denoting a place or unit.
Measurements of an Ottoman bow
Signatures on the bow indicate that it was probably made in 1849 and decorated in 1867.
Measurements of a Manchu bow
Made in the famous Changxing workshop in Chengdu, which as the subject of Tan Danjiong's (T'an Tan-Chiung) "Investigative Report on Bow and Arrow Manufacture in Chengdu"
Glossary of Chinese saber terminology
An overview of Chinese saber terminology as found in Chinese texts.
Jianruiying (2); weapons and equipment
The Jianruiying was an elite division of the Qing dynasty military consisting of crack troops that were specially trained to cross rough terrain and overcome fortifications. In my introduction of the Jianruiying I…
Antique Vietnamese swords
A reference list of antique Vietnamese swords and sabers I've had over time. I will periodically update it as more Vietnamese swords pass through my hands. Click the photos for their complete articles. Not all swords…
Jianruiying (1); introduction
The Jianruiying were a small elite unit of specially selected Manchu soldiers under the Qing dynasty. They were trained to overcome rough terrain, obstacles, and rivers in order to commence special attacks towards…