Archaic Chinese shortsword
Probably of Chinese origin, resembling some of the earliest Japanese swords in existence.
SoldPlain dha with baldric
Nice plain dha as used in Yunnan, Burma, and northern Thailand. Complete with baldric.
SoldEastern Tibetan or Yunnan zhibeidao
A simple piece, but with a nicely etched blade typical for the Tibetan / Sichuan borderlands.
SoldDouble shortswords with belt hook
A classic set of Chinese double swords, complete with suspension and hook.
SoldSeven stars militia jian
A short, stout Chinese straightsword of a type used by village defenses across the empire.
SoldChinese cavalry matchlock
Background While the Chinese are hailed for inventing gunpowder and the
SoldQing dynasty hunter's powder flask
IntroductionThe elite of the Qing dynasty was Manchu, who before taking over China from
SoldLate iron mounted jian
A rarer configuration, normally mounted with brass in this period. With a chrome-plated blade.
SoldRepublican duanjian with good blade
Description An unusual piece: Jian with these mountings are usually of the long type, o
SoldEarly Chinese duǎndāo
With rare downward curving grip as seen on artwork of the 17th and 18th centuries.
SoldChinese double shortswords
A good set of the first half of the 19th century, with large and rather heavy forge folded blades.
SoldVillage militia dadao
Description A large Chinese double handed falchion of a form that is both related to th
SoldChinese Shan presentation dha
Presented by the local Dai nobility to a British customs officer in 1936.
SoldWakizashi in Burmese hilt
An unusual cross-cultural mix, blending Burmese, Japanese and Indian parts.
SoldSouthern 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
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