An antique chángdāo
Its large blade is of ridged cross-section, inspired by the Japanese design.
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Fine Tibetan gem studded dagger
A very rare type of dagger that originates from the borderlands of Eastern Tibet and Sichuan.
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Paiwan tjakit with provenance
It was collected by Laurens Langewis, an early 20th-century ethnographer and author.
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Jīnchuān shortsword
Jinchuan aborigines sword, the Qianlong emperor's name for this type of sword.
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A fine Chinese yànchìdāo
It comes with its complete set of fittings in a thick gauge of báitóng.
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Golden kabuto with iron menpo
A striking battle helmet from the Momoyama period of 1568-1600 A.D.
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Korean ceremonial saber
Of a type referred to as byeolungeom, "sword used by king’s guard officials".
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Rare Chinese twistcore saber
Background Most Chinese swords and sabers are made with a hard high carbon steel
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Fine Taiwanese chieftain's sword
A very ornate example worn by chieftains of the Rukai and Paiwan tribes of Southern Taiwan.
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Tongzhou incident 29th army dàdāo
With markings attributing it to the Tongzhou incident and a Japanese surrender tag.
€9500,-
Shuangjian with ivory grips
A deluxe set of double straightswords with carved ivory grips and gilt mounts.
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Chinese saber with "naginata-hi"
A Chinese waist saber or yaodao / peidao of the first half of the 18th century.
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Chinese saber with U-grooves
With twist-core steel and of early liuyedao form. Probably 17th century.
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Nanban kogai & kozuka set (futakoromono)
The only set of its type known to me in both private and museum collections.
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A 17th century Manchu saber
A massive 17th century saber blade with markings in Manchu and Chinese.
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Lóngquán Daoist shuāngjiàn
A very good set of Daoist straightswords in a single scabbard. There is a lot to see here, but I will start with the…
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Kunikiyo wakizashi, Yamano test cut
A wakizashi by master Kunikiyo, tested by the most famous sword tester of 17th century Japan.
€18000,-
Chinese twistcore presentation saber
An unusually large presentation saber in the style of high-end Chinese military sabers.
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Ming jian with chiseled mounts
A very early, full-length type, rarely seen with chiseled iron mounts.
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Pierced iron saddle
Executed in the Tibetan style, exhibiting dragons in foliage chasing flaming jewels.
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17th century armored vest
An extremely rare sleeveless vest from the Ming-Qing transition period.
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A rare Jinchuan sword
A royal sword, probably from the Wasi kingdom in present-day Sichuan province.
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Tibetan bowcase & quiver
A matched set of lacquered leather, finely decorated with gradient colors and black and gold detailing.
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