Cast iron compass rose guard
A peculiar cast iron sword guard, probably from the South China Seas area.
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A small, heavily reinforced buckler as used by Ottoman Kurdish infantry.
SoldRare Ottoman war arrow
With a small, barbed armor-piercing point and early style painted shaft.
SoldSabiki or "Wahhabite jambiya"
With a long, sword-like blade characteristic of this type. With original belt.
SoldFine Canton-style export sword guard
Introduction Many Asian export sword guards, and later Japanese guards inspired by them
SoldIron ship sword guard
A chiseled iron sword guard depicting a Dutch ship with a figure on its stern.
SoldA nanban tsuba with Christian orb
A near round tsuba with beaded rim depicting two dragons in vegetal scrollwork.
SoldJapanese tsuba in Canton style
Also known as Kwanto-gata, with two facing dragon chasing a pearl.
SoldPesh kabz with horn plated hilt
An excellently designed thrusting dagger with T-spine and sharp tip.
SoldAfghan sickle, called lohar
Of typical design, forged from one piece of iron, overlaid with brass on one side.
Sold"South China Sea Guard"
Most likely used by the multi-cultural crews of pirate fleets that roamed the South China seas.
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