Scientific analysis of two Southeast Asian swords
Using X-ray fluorescence and radiocarbon dating.
The Qianlong emperor's dagger from Jinchuan
In this article, we will zoom into a shortsword or dagger that was obtained from the Jinchuan campaigns of 1747-1749 and 1771-1776.
Asian arms in Dutch master paintings
Dutch masters' fascination with exotic Asian wares shown in a series of paintings.
Construction of the Qing dynasty long spear
From an 1812 text regarding the manufacture of Qing military equipment.
A Burmese da glossary
A glossary of the terminology of the Burmese dha and related items.
A Nepalese khukurī glossary
A historical glossary of terminology of this iconic Nepalese knife.
Sinhalese lacquer work
Sri Lankan craftsmen used methods of applying decorative lacquer that did not involve a brush to great effect.
Qing bow glossary
A glossary of terminology regarding the Manchu style bow that was in common use during the Qing dynasty.
Measurements of a Qing war arrow
The standard military arrow of the Qing empire in numbers.
Measurements of a chahār-kham bow
For the bowyers and archery researchers, detailed measurements of an antique chahār-kham bow.
Measurements of a North Indian bow
For the bowyers and archery researchers, detailed measurements of an antique North Indian bow "kaman" type.
A saber glossary in Manchu
An overview of Manchu saber terminology.