Chinese cavalry matchlock
Background While the Chinese are hailed for inventing gunpowder and the
SoldQing dynasty hunter's powder flask
IntroductionThe elite of the Qing dynasty was Manchu, who before taking over China from
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An extremely rare sleeveless vest from the Ming-Qing transition period.
GalleryKusari katabira zukin
Japanese mail set, with small ring vest and coif sewn to a thick cotton undergarment.
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A striking battle helmet from the Momoyama period of 1568-1600 A.D.
SoldChinese tiger shield
A large Chinese rattan shield called tengpai, used by special front-line troops.
SoldPainted conical bamboo helmet
DescriptionAn old Chinese conical helmet of a type that militiamen and foot soldiers wor
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The archetype Chinese bamboo helmet that is often seen on early photos.
Sold62 plate kabuto with maedate
Each plate with raised rib, the visor embossed with simulated eyebrows.
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