Archaic Chinese shortsword
Probably of Chinese origin, resembling some of the earliest Japanese swords in existence.
SoldA Japanese wari-kōgai
Iron chopsticks that combine as a kogai, with silver inlaid Paulownia mon.
SoldConverted Chinese guard
A purely Chinese guard and not a very ornate one, converted for Japanese use.
Sold"South China Sea Guard"
Most likely used by the multi-cultural crews of pirate fleets that roamed the South China seas.
SoldClassic Choshu ship tsuba
The work nice and crisp, the execution has a naturalistic charm to it.
SoldJapanese tsuba in Canton style
Also known as Kwanto-gata, with two facing dragon chasing a pearl.
SoldPlain dha with baldric
Nice plain dha as used in Yunnan, Burma, and northern Thailand. Complete with baldric.
SoldPainted conical bamboo helmet
DescriptionAn old Chinese conical helmet of a type that militiamen and foot soldiers wor
SoldA nanban tsuba with Christian orb
A near round tsuba with beaded rim depicting two dragons in vegetal scrollwork.
SoldWan-gata tsuba by Kunihiro
Its outer surface is decorated with interlocking swastikas and family crests.
SoldSeiryūken Eiju dragon tsuba
Tetsugendo school. Round plate with discoid cross-section, chiseled with dragons.
SoldSouthern Chinese military bamboo helmet
The archetype Chinese bamboo helmet that is often seen on early photos.
SoldEastern Tibetan or Yunnan zhibeidao
A simple piece, but with a nicely etched blade typical for the Tibetan / Sichuan borderlands.
SoldCast iron compass rose guard
A peculiar cast iron sword guard, probably from the South China Seas area.
SoldDouble shortswords with belt hook
A classic set of Chinese double swords, complete with suspension and hook.
SoldSeven stars militia jian
A short, stout Chinese straightsword of a type used by village defenses across the empire.
Sold"Love of Lotus" Korean guard
Description Korean ceremonial sabers of the Joseon dynasty are pretty
SoldEzo style tsuba
Introduction What are today known as "Ezo fittings" are a style of Japanese sword mount
SoldChinese hùshǒu with lantsa script
A Chinese sword guard from the 18th century with a Buddhist mantra in lantsa script.
SoldLate iron mounted jian
A rarer configuration, normally mounted with brass in this period. With a chrome-plated blade.
SoldRepublican duanjian with good blade
Description An unusual piece: Jian with these mountings are usually of the long type, o
SoldA Japanese nanban style tsuba
Description An interesting little sword guard, of fairly simple form w
SoldFine Kinai dragon tsuba
Made by the Kinai group of Echizen, who originated as horimono carvers.
SoldEarly Chinese duǎndāo
With rare downward curving grip as seen on artwork of the 17th and 18th centuries.
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