Chinese javelin head
Description At first sight, this may look like a miniature version of a standard Qing s
SoldQing dynasty imperial edict box
Used to move imperial orders from the emperor’s quarters to the recipient.
SoldA Chinese sword breaker (jian)
Introduction In Chinese military culture, there has long been a distinc
SoldChinese sword breaker
With tapering blade, hollow ground on each side to make the edges slightly sharper.
SoldIllustrated Encyclopedia of Things Chinese, 1719
Description A Japanese volume from the 唐土訓蒙圖彚 or "Illustrated Encyclopedia of Things Ch
SoldAntique Chinese bronze mace
IntroductionChinese civilian martial artists used a wide variety of weapons.
Sold17th century armored vest
An extremely rare sleeveless vest from the Ming-Qing transition period.
GalleryTibetan style pierced saddle plate
With designs of four dragons in scrollwork around a "wish-granting-jewel"
SoldAntique Chinese spearhead
Of classic shape, with a leaf-shaped blade on a socket, connected by a cast bronze base.
SoldAntique Chinese spearhead 2
Of classic shape, with a leaf-shaped blade on a socket, connected by a cast bronze base.
€375,-Antique Chinese spearhead 3
Of classic shape, with a leaf-shaped blade on a socket, connected by a cast bronze base.
SoldPierced iron saddle
Executed in the Tibetan style, exhibiting dragons in foliage chasing flaming jewels.
GalleryChinese báitóng whip
A Chinese traditional hidden striking weapon, this time executed in the "white copper" alloy.
SoldChinese tiger shield
A large Chinese rattan shield called tengpai, used by special front-line troops.
SoldChinese fighting carrying pole
A heavily executed Chinese carrying pole that was used as a weapon.
SoldNorthern Wei shaffron
Silk horse mask from the Xianbei ruled dynasty which ruled northern China from 386 to 534 A.D.
€18000,-Ming period stirrups
Forged iron, swiveled stirrups with an entirely beaded frame and openwork platforms.
€3000,-Pierced silver buckle
Made of solid silver, in Qing court style. With 19th-century European import marks.
SoldPainted 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.
SoldChinese export lacquer box
A nice example with unusually fine lacquerwork and a monogram in the lid.
€3800,-