Early Chinese duǎndāo
With rare downward curving grip as seen on artwork of the 17th and 18th centuries.
SoldChinese Shan presentation dha
Presented by the local Dai nobility to a British customs officer in 1936.
SoldPeidao in iron fangshi mounts
Introduction The terms peidao or yaodao are synonyms that were in use
SoldLarge Southern Chinese saber
Built around a beautifully forged blade, in full polish, revealing a burl grain pattern.
SoldAntique Chinese jian
A fine Chinese straightsword blade, of typical Qing form with a rather wide profile.
SoldFangshi officer's saber
With a good blade and a set of fittings that exceed the quality of most of this period.
SoldAn antique chángdāo
Its large blade is of ridged cross-section, inspired by the Japanese design.
SoldA fine Chinese yànchìdāo
It comes with its complete set of fittings in a thick gauge of báitóng.
SoldA 17th century Manchu saber
A massive 17th century saber blade with markings in Manchu and Chinese.
GalleryA rare Jinchuan sword
A royal sword, probably from the Wasi kingdom in present-day Sichuan province.
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