Bow 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.
SoldChinese lòukōng sword guard
The archetypical Chinese sword guard that gave rise to the Japanese genre of "nanban tsuba".
SoldQing 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.
SoldEarly lacquered quiver
It's face covered with beautifully lacquered leather, in that characteristic earlier style.
SoldMalachite Manchu archer's ring
Such rings were worn by Qing dynasty "bannermen" as a sign of their status as a conquest elite.
SoldA fine late Qing jian
A step above the norm in quality for this period, with nicely pierced mounts.
SoldA Qing strength bow
A very heavy Manchu bow used for strength training and military examinations.
SoldA deconstructed Qing bow
For the bowyers, a set of parts of an authentic 19th century Qing bow.
SoldQing folding bow
A short-eared composite bow with an iron hinge in the handle so it folds upon itself.
SoldLate iron mounted jian
A rarer configuration, normally mounted with brass in this period. With a chrome-plated blade.
SoldSeven stars militia jian
A short, stout Chinese straightsword of a type used by village defenses across the empire.
SoldChinese Hui sword
A peculiar Chinese dadao with markings attributing it to a Hui army or battallion.
SoldSino-Vietnamese fighting knife
A Chinese style fighting knife probably made in Yunnan or Vietnam.
SoldA Japanese wari-kōgai
Iron chopsticks that combine as a kogai, with silver inlaid Paulownia mon.
SoldChinese trousse in Mongolian style
With heavy pierced silver mounts in with archaic dragon designs.
Sold"South China Sea Guard"
Most likely used by the multi-cultural crews of pirate fleets that roamed the South China seas.
SoldQijiadao 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.
SoldMing jian with chiseled mounts
A very early, full-length type, rarely seen with chiseled iron mounts.
GalleryTibetan style pierced saddle plate
With designs of four dragons in scrollwork around a "wish-granting-jewel"
Sold17th century armored vest
An extremely rare sleeveless vest from the Ming-Qing transition period.
GalleryFangshi officer's saber
With a good blade and a set of fittings that exceed the quality of most of this period.
SoldChinese Shan presentation dha
Presented by the local Dai nobility to a British customs officer in 1936.
Sold