Southern Chinese saber
Introduction The yaodao, literally "waist saber" was the standard side-ar
SoldRepublican jian with etched blade
Description A large and rather interesting Chinese jian dating from
SoldSilver hilted Tibetan shortsword
Of typical form, but with an all-silver hilt that carries Chinese silver marks.
SoldVery good hudiedao set
With fine carved hilts, substantial bronze D-guards, and subtle signs of heat treatment on the blades.
SoldPeidao in iron fangshi mounts
Introduction The terms peidao or yaodao are synonyms that were in use
SoldKatana in horse theme koshirae
Blade signed Sesshū-jū Fujiwara Hiroyoshi, active in the 1670s-80s.
SoldChinese Hui sword
A peculiar Chinese dadao with markings attributing it to a Hui army or battallion.
SoldA Yi / Lolo sword
Introduction The Yi or Nuosuo people are known as Lolo in early Western ethnographic wr
SoldA Bhutanese "churi chenm" sword
Referring to the wavy patterns on the midsection of the silver scabbard.
SoldSouthern Taiwanese sword
A Taiwanese sword with a long blade of asymmetrical cross-section; the left side is flat and the right side has a ridge…
SoldTibetan shortsword with rare blade
With ce rong or "open ravines" pattern of zig-zag lines in the steel.
SoldChinese saber with yatağan style blade
An extremely rare and possibly unique type of Chinese officer's saber, or peidao, of the 18th century.
SoldGilt duanjian with foreign blade
Unusual Chinese duanjian with fine gilt mounts and a blade of non-Chinese origin.
SoldLarge Southern Chinese saber
Built around a beautifully forged blade, in full polish, revealing a burl grain pattern.
SoldLate Qing southern saber
With differential heat-treatment, creating a cloudy crystalline effect along the edge.
SoldAntique Chinese jian
A fine Chinese straightsword blade, of typical Qing form with a rather wide profile.
SoldQing fangshi soldier's saber
A rare surviving example of the simple military version of this style.
SoldQijiadao in Vince Evans mounts
The 17th-century blade is mounted in fittings designed by Philip Tom and executed by Vince Evans some 20 years ago.
SoldMing dynasty saber blade
Introduction The Chinese saber comes in a great variety of curvatures, profiles, and wi
SoldLarge Ming tuánliàn jiàn
A large piece dating from the Ming-Qing transition period of the 17th century.
SoldA fine late Qing jian
A step above the norm in quality for this period, with nicely pierced mounts.
SoldUnusual Taiwanese sword
With a straight blade of asymmetrical grind and a strongly Chinese inspired scabbard.
SoldHan Plain Red Banner saber
Southern Chinese saber made for a soldier under the Plain Red Banner.
SoldKutch shamshir for Benson
Blade of Persian shamshir form, but of Indian make. Mounts in Kutch style gilt copper.
SoldGood late Qing Longquan jian
With bat-shaped guard. A very high-quality example for the time period.
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