Hanbō by Myōchin Munekane

A notable maker of Myōchin family who worked in the late Edo period. Signed on the chin.

A fine mid 19th century khukurī

An understated, elegant khukuri of substantial proportions with fine layered blade.

Outstanding set of húdiédāo

A set of the rarer long and wide variety with very well-carved hilts and good overall finish.

Qing páidāo (shield knife)

With Tongzhi reign marks, corresponding to the year 1863.

A fine 19th century khukurī

With iron, silver overlaid hilt. Its associated scabbard features fine quillwork.

Marwari talwar with 1857 dated hilt

The hilt is in the typical Marwari Rajput style, made by Ram Namar in 1857 A.D.

Slender hudiedao pair

A classic example of the narrow military type, with brass guards.

Hudiedao set with scabbard

Classic pair of Southern Chinese butterfly swords.

Group of arms from Tonkin

Probably from the French Tonkin campaign of the 1880s.

Sialkot (production center)

A town well-known for its arms production, and gold overlay work (koftgari)

Punjabi koftgari lockbox

Iron lockbox with key, decorated with the gold koftgari normally seen on arms.