Jīnchuān shortsword
Jinchuan aborigines sword, the Qianlong emperor's name for this type of sword.
GalleryJavanese gold overlaid spear blade
Once part of a trisula, made on Java in the 17th century.
GalleryPierced iron saddle
Executed in the Tibetan style, exhibiting dragons in foliage chasing flaming jewels.
GalleryA rare Jinchuan sword
A royal sword, probably from the Wasi kingdom in present-day Sichuan province.
GalleryAn outstanding Tibetan sword
A very good example of a Tibetan dpa'dam in its archetypical form.
GalleryA spectacular Burmese dha
With overlays of vegetal motifs alternated with animals, actual and mythical.
GalleryExceptional Vietnamese saber
With mountings of meticulously worked copper with silver overlays
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