Some time ago, Philip Tom sent me a bunch of his old research files on Asian arms for me to study. Among them this drawing he made, showing the movement of some design influences and how they affected Chinese saber design of the 16th-19th centuries. It is still as relevant as when he drew it about 20 years ago.
About Philip Tom
Philip wrote Some Notable Sabers of the Qing dynasty in the Metropolitan Museum of Art published in 2001.
He is also a professional restorer of antique arms. See the Philip Tom restoration page.
Author(s)
Peter Dekker
First published
18 August 2023
Last updated
18 August 2023
