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.
Markings on Chinese swords
Most markings are found on military edged weapons, usually in the form of serial numbers and characters denoting a place or unit.
Measurements of an Ottoman bow
Signatures on the bow indicate that it was probably made in 1849 and decorated in 1867.