Archaic Chinese shortsword
Probably of Chinese origin, resembling some of the earliest Japanese swords in existence.
SoldA signed Vietnamese fighting saber
Presented in this article is a somewhat rare example of a purely practical Vietna
SoldTribal Kachin dha
A typical example with a nice forge folded blade with differential heat treatment.
SoldPlain dha with baldric
Nice plain dha as used in Yunnan, Burma, and northern Thailand. Complete with baldric.
SoldChinese village dāo
A simple utilitarian weapon, probably made for rural martial artists or militia.
€450,-SE Asian dha (carbon 14 dated)
In excavated condition. With XRF and radiocarbon dating results.
SoldParang nabur with báitóng hilt
These sabers from Kalimantan exhibit a mix of European, Islamic, and local styles.
SoldEastern Tibetan or Yunnan zhibeidao
A simple piece, but with a nicely etched blade typical for the Tibetan / Sichuan borderlands.
SoldMandailing sword
A very rare sword of a type that may be attributable to the Mandailing people of West Sumatra.
SoldSikin panjang with golden crown
In original condition and period finish. Some losses, no repairs.
SoldDouble shortswords with belt hook
A classic set of Chinese double swords, complete with suspension and hook.
SoldBurmese dha with interesting blade
With inscriptions on blade, unusual grooves, and brass inlaid copper mounts.
SoldTibetan dpa'dam or backsword
A fine eastern Tibetan example with silver braided scabbard mounts.
SoldSeven stars militia jian
A short, stout Chinese straightsword of a type used by village defenses across the empire.
SoldHorn hilted Vietnamese officer's saber
An unusual Vietnamese officer saber of the 19th century, with an all-horn hilt.
Sold16th century Vietnamese saber
Showing the strong Japanese influence on Vietnamese sword making of the time.
SoldAn Indonesian parang nabur
A saber that is peculiar to the southern part of the island of Borneo.
SoldTalwar with southern style hilt
With a curved hollow ground blade with a narrow dorsal groove and false backedge.
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