Jumonji yari by Kanabō Masazane
Made in the 16th century, for the warrior monks of the Hozo-in temple in Nara.
SoldYari with kusabi-hi
Large Japanese spearhead with red lacquered zig-zag groove. Signed Mitsuhiro.
SoldAn Indonesian blunderbuss
Of Chinese manufacture, traded widely and used gainst the Dutch during the Aceh Wars in 1873–1904.
SoldAntique Chinese spearhead 3
Of classic shape, with a leaf-shaped blade on a socket, connected by a cast bronze base.
SoldAntique Chinese spearhead
Of classic shape, with a leaf-shaped blade on a socket, connected by a cast bronze base.
SoldA rare Burmese spear
A fine example with silver overlaid spearhead and silver ferrule with niello inlay.
SoldFine Malay matchlock musket
A very fine Malay matchlock or "satingar" with Indo-Portuguese style luck.
SoldQing dynasty hunter's powder flask
IntroductionThe elite of the Qing dynasty was Manchu, who before taking over China from
SoldChinese javelin head
Description At first sight, this may look like a miniature version of a standard Qing s
SoldChinese cavalry matchlock
Background While the Chinese are hailed for inventing gunpowder and the
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