Ottoman Turkish ribbon sword
A remarkable example of bladesmithing with a 5 row twist-core pattern that meanders over the blade.
€2300,-
Khanda with etched blade
A late 19th-century type with an etched blade, simulating patterned steel.
€3500,-
Eastern Tibetan or Yunnan zhibeidao
A simple piece, but with a nicely etched blade typical for the Tibetan / Sichuan borderlands.
€600,-
The saber of Manchu Wu Songlu
A standard pattern Qing military saber, but with the rare addition of a label in Manchu.
€2000,-
Palembang twist-core pedang
A Palembang style sword with a fine twist-core blade and carved hardwood scabbard.
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Very good sikin panjang
Its blade with very fine and complex pamor, brought out by a polish.
€2200,-
Jīnchuān shortsword
Jinchuan aborigines sword, the Qianlong emperor's name for this type of sword.
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A streaked lin gin
These ornate versions with hairpin forged blades were worn by local royalty.
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Double shortswords with belt hook
A classic set of Chinese double swords, complete with suspension and hook.
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SE Asian dha (carbon 14 dated)
In excavated condition. With XRF and radiocarbon dating results.
€600,-
An old dha (carbon 14 dated)
Found in excavated condition, published with results of c-14 and XRF analysis.
€1100,-
The Wiasemsky Montagnard dha
Collected by a Russian prince from the hill peoples of central Vietnam in 1892.
€1500,-
Ainu sword in Japanese polish
Exceedingly rare Ainu sword. Comes in an old Japanese collection box.
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Sikin panjang with golden crown
In original condition and period finish. Some losses, no repairs.
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Lóngquán Daoist shuāngjiàn
A very good set of Daoist straightswords in a single scabbard. There is a lot to see here, but I will start with the…
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A sawasa hunting hanger
Sawasa is a copper-gold alloy that was patinated a "raven black" and then highlights were parcel-gilt.
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Qing fangshi soldier's saber
A rare surviving example of the simple military version of this style.
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Wakizashi in Burmese hilt
An unusual cross-cultural mix, blending Burmese, Japanese and Indian parts.
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Wootz talwar with pierced scabbard
With fine gold overlaid hilt, tight-grained wootz blade and elaborately pierced scabbard.
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A Palembang sword with British blade
With finely carved horn hilt, silver mounts and reshaped European blade.
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A kirach with hunting scenes
Its blade pattern-welded and chiseled with designs of hunters and animals.
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Fine Ottoman yatağan dated 1809
Made by a maker called Noah in 1809 for a certain Mehemmed Ağa Fî. With beautiful golden overlays on blade.
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Indian pata with Solingen blade
With a blade of 17th-century European manufacture, with trader's name on it.
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French sword for the King of Siam
With a Parisian blade carrying the royal emblem of King Rama IV.
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Unusual Taiwanese sword
With a straight blade of asymmetrical grind and a strongly Chinese inspired scabbard.
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Tongzhou incident 29th army dàdāo
With markings attributing it to the Tongzhou incident and a Japanese surrender tag.
€9500,-
Very good hudiedao set
With fine carved hilts, substantial bronze D-guards, and subtle signs of heat treatment on the blades.
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A fine Kajan mandau
With less common wooden hilt and elaborately inlaid blade in brass, copper and silver.
€900,-
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