Qing fangshi soldier's saber
A rare surviving example of the simple military version of this style.
Reserved
Wakizashi in Burmese hilt
An unusual cross-cultural mix, blending Burmese, Japanese and Indian parts.
€2200,-
Kusari katabira zukin
Japanese mail set, with small ring vest and coif sewn to a thick cotton undergarment.
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Pierced iron saddle
Executed in the Tibetan style, exhibiting dragons in foliage chasing flaming jewels.
Price on request
Antique Chinese spearhead 3
Of classic shape, with a leaf-shaped blade on a socket, connected by a cast bronze base.
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Antique Chinese spearhead 2
Of classic shape, with a leaf-shaped blade on a socket, connected by a cast bronze base.
€375,-
Antique Chinese spearhead
Of classic shape, with a leaf-shaped blade on a socket, connected by a cast bronze base.
€400,-
Unusual Taiwanese sword
With a straight blade of asymmetrical grind and a strongly Chinese inspired scabbard.
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Tongzhou incident 29th army dàdāo
With markings attributing it to the Tongzhou incident and a Japanese surrender tag.
€9500,-
Very good hudiedao set
With fine carved hilts, substantial bronze D-guards, and subtle signs of heat treatment on the blades.
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Bow by Ju Yuan Hao of Beijing
Made by the last operational bowyer of China, probably for the Mongolian market.
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Republican period whistle arrow
Dating from the revival period of Chinese archery in the 1930s.
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Chinese lòukōng sword guard
The archetypical Chinese sword guard that gave rise to the Japanese genre of "nanban tsuba".
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Qing openwork saber guard
A very rare Chinese saber guard dating from the height of the Qing dynasty.
€1500,-
Chinese hùshǒu with lantsa script
A Chinese sword guard from the 18th century with a Buddhist mantra in lantsa script.
€800,-
Early lacquered quiver
It's face covered with beautifully lacquered leather, in that characteristic earlier style.
€5200,-
Malachite Manchu archer's ring
Such rings were worn by Qing dynasty "bannermen" as a sign of their status as a conquest elite.
€600,-
Tongzhi period ceremonial halberd
A bronze processional piece with reign marks attributing it to the year 1864.
€2300,-
A fine late Qing jian
A step above the norm in quality for this period, with nicely pierced mounts.
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A Qing strength bow
A very heavy Manchu bow used for strength training and military examinations.
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A deconstructed Qing bow
For the bowyers, a set of parts of an authentic 19th century Qing bow.
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Qing folding bow
A short-eared composite bow with an iron hinge in the handle so it folds upon itself.
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Studded Eastern Tibetan dagger
Of Kham area regional style, with a grip studded with turquoises and corals.
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Early Tibetan or Mongolian quiver
A very rare example of a type of all-leather tube quiver that was used by Mongols and Tibetans of
€4000,-
Late iron mounted jian
A rarer configuration, normally mounted with brass in this period. With a chrome-plated blade.
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Seven stars militia jian
A short, stout Chinese straightsword of a type used by village defenses across the empire.
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Chinese Hui sword
A peculiar Chinese dadao with markings attributing it to a Hui army or battallion.
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Sino-Vietnamese fighting knife
A Chinese style fighting knife probably made in Yunnan or Vietnam.
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A Japanese wari-kōgai
Iron chopsticks that combine as a kogai, with silver inlaid Paulownia mon.
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Chinese trousse in Mongolian style
With heavy pierced silver mounts in with archaic dragon designs.
€1200,-
"South China Sea Guard"
Most likely used by the multi-cultural crews of pirate fleets that roamed the South China seas.
€250,-
Qijiadao in Vince Evans mounts
The 17th-century blade is mounted in fittings designed by Philip Tom and executed by Vince Evans some 20 years ago.
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