Chinese cavalry matchlock
Background While the Chinese are hailed for inventing gunpowder and the
SoldAn Indian matchlock musket
A very fine, long and slender example with elaborate golden damascening.
SoldA fine Indian toradar with inlaid stock
General introduction A number of downsized Indian toradar with such lavish inl
SoldIndian revolving musket
The main disadvantage of early firearms was the long time it took to reload them.
SoldQing dynasty hunter's powder flask
Introduction The elite of the Qing dynasty was Manchu, who before taking over China fro
SoldIndian signed dhal from Gujarat
An interesting Indian dhal, a small shield that was signed by its maker from Gujarat.
Sold17th century armored vest
An extremely rare sleeveless vest from the Ming-Qing transition period.
GalleryKusari katabira zukin
Japanese mail set, with small ring vest and coif sewn to a thick cotton undergarment.
SoldAn unusual ḍhāl
A translucent hide shield with gilt brass ornaments. Probably Nepalese of for a Nepalese client.
SoldGolden kabuto with iron menpo
A striking battle helmet from the Momoyama period of 1568-1600 A.D.
SoldSuneate with Dutch leather
A pair of Samurai shin protectors finished with Dutch "goudleer".
€3000,-Chinese tiger shield
A large Chinese rattan shield called tengpai, used by special front-line troops.
€6000,-