Peidao in iron fangshi mounts
Introduction The terms peidao or yaodao are synonyms that were in use
SoldA fine Chinese yànchìdāo
It comes with its complete set of fittings in a thick gauge of báitóng.
SoldSouthern Chinese saber
Introduction The yaodao, literally "waist saber" was the standard side-ar
SoldConverted Chinese guard
A purely Chinese guard and not a very ornate one, converted for Japanese use.
SoldA Chinese sword breaker (jian)
Introduction In Chinese military culture, there has long been a distinc
SoldQing dynasty imperial edict box
Used to move imperial orders from the emperor’s quarters to the recipient.
SoldChinese trousse set with glass trinkets
Introduction Sets with a knife and chopsticks and sometimes some other utensils were co
SoldLarge Chinese Daoist sword
Chiseled in the blade is “勅今” which could either mean "imperial order" or "Daoist magic command".
SoldChinese javelin head
Description At first sight, this may look like a miniature version of a standard Qing s
SoldTrousse with "horse-tooth" blade
Accomplished by bending the edge up and down alternately and polishing it smooth again.
SoldA Qing imperial quiver
From my personal collection. A quiver that was once worn at court ceremonies by high ranked officers and imperial…
SoldChinese saber with yatağan style blade
An extremely rare and possibly unique type of Chinese officer's saber, or peidao, of the 18th century.
SoldRare Chinese twistcore saber
Background Most Chinese swords and sabers are made with a hard high carbon steel
SoldChinese cavalry matchlock
Background While the Chinese are hailed for inventing gunpowder and the
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