17th century armored vest
An extremely rare sleeveless vest from the Ming-Qing transition period.
GalleryRare imperial xièzhì decorated quiver
Xièzhì are mythical animals and were the emblem of the Qing censorate.
GalleryChinese tiger shield
A large Chinese rattan shield called tengpai, used by special front-line troops.
SoldA Qing imperial quiver
From my personal collection. A quiver that was once worn at court ceremonies by high ranked officers and imperial…
SoldBow by Ju Yuan Hao of Beijing
Made by the last operational bowyer of China, probably for the Mongolian market.
SoldRepublican period whistle arrow
Dating from the revival period of Chinese archery in the 1930s.
SoldQing folding bow
A short-eared composite bow with an iron hinge in the handle so it folds upon itself.
SoldA Qing strength bow
A very heavy Manchu bow used for strength training and military examinations.
SoldMalachite Manchu archer's ring
Such rings were worn by Qing dynasty "bannermen" as a sign of their status as a conquest elite.
SoldSouthern Chinese military bamboo helmet
The archetype Chinese bamboo helmet that is often seen on early photos.
SoldA deconstructed Qing bow
For the bowyers, a set of parts of an authentic 19th century Qing bow.
SoldRepeating pellet crossbow stock
A very rare variety of the Chinese repeating crossbow that shoots large pellets.
SoldPainted conical bamboo helmet
DescriptionAn old Chinese conical helmet of a type that militiamen and foot soldiers wor
SoldA Sirdan, or Manchu war arrow
This large and imposing type of war arrow is often compared to a small spear.
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