An old dha (carbon 14 dated)
Found in excavated condition, published with results of c-14 and XRF analysis.The Wiasemsky Montagnard dha
Collected by a Russian prince from the hill peoples of central Vietnam in 1892.Large Atayal lalaw sword
A particularly nice example with 120 iron bands holding the blade.Ainu sword in Japanese polish
Exceedingly rare Ainu sword. Comes in an old Japanese collection box.An excavated dha sword
With heavy blade and copper alloy hilt and lobed guard.Acehnese peudeueng
With Hindu style basket hilt and local blade in European style.A Karo Batak kalasan sword
An almost textbook example of a silver-plated kalasan.Toba Batak sword
With cast-bronze guarding figure hilt.Sikin panjang with golden crown
In original condition and period finish. Some losses, no repairs.Liuyedao with very good blade
Description
This Chinese liǔyèdāo is an excellent example of Chinese bladesmithing at its best.