Converted Chinese guard
A purely Chinese guard and not a very ornate one, converted for Japanese use.
SoldChinese openwork (loukong) saber guard
The archetypical Chinese sword guard of the 17th century.
SoldAntique Chinese saber fittings
Description An antique set of scabbard fittings for a Chinese saber, probably second ha
Sold17th century armored vest
An extremely rare sleeveless vest from the Ming-Qing transition period.
Gallery"South China Sea Guard"
Most likely used by the multi-cultural crews of pirate fleets that roamed the South China seas.
SoldChinese hùshǒu with lantsa script
A Chinese sword guard from the 18th century with a Buddhist mantra in lantsa script.
SoldQing openwork saber guard
A very rare Chinese saber guard dating from the height of the Qing dynasty.
€1500,-Chinese lòukōng sword guard
The archetypical Chinese sword guard that gave rise to the Japanese genre of "nanban tsuba".
SoldCast iron compass rose guard
A peculiar cast iron sword guard, probably from the South China Seas area.
SoldChinese tiger shield
A large Chinese rattan shield called tengpai, used by special front-line troops.
SoldCanton tsuba with 28 "jewels"
Canton work for the Japanese market, with 28 metal balls in separate compartments.
€1500,-Southern Chinese openwork sword guard
In the style of northern work of the 16th and 17th centuries
€3000,-Painted conical bamboo helmet
DescriptionAn old Chinese conical helmet of a type that militiamen and foot soldiers wor
SoldSouthern Chinese military bamboo helmet
The archetype Chinese bamboo helmet that is often seen on early photos.
Sold17th century Chinese saber guard
With the swirling arabesque motifs that are typical for this period.
€5500,-