Antique Weapon Keris Ukurian Ceremonial Sword Dagger Southeast Asia

20th c Weapon Keris Ukurian Ceremonial Sword Dagger Southeast Asia Indonesia. Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal, Wood / Bamboo Region of Origin: India/Indonesia Perio...

Weapon Golok Klewang Keris Ceremonial Sword Dagger. Nice keris Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal, Wood / Bamboo Region of Origin: India/Indonesia Period: 19th century...

Here we have a nice wooden slab stand Useable for plates and deep plates larger than 32 cm Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: Ear...

Lovely and very detailed piece. . If someone were to bring up the topic of Japanese antiques, what images would come to your mind? Kimono? Swords? Armor? Possibly netsuke? A few might even know what an inro is. How about the yatate? I have shown a yatate to many of my Japanese acquaintances here in Tokyo, and was surprised to discover that most did not even know what it was! Artists and calligraphers usually knew right away, though. A yatate (pronounced yah-tah-teh) is a Japanese portable writing set. The yatate has been around since the Kamakura period (1185-1333). It contains a traditional Japanese bamboo brush and an ink pot filled with cotton or silk which holds liquid sumi ink. Yatate literally means "arrow Stand." The Japanese traditional way of writing is with a brush (fude) and ink (sumi). Before the invention of the yatate, whenever anyone wanted to write or draw in ink, he had to make his own ink by grinding the ink stick...

19th Century dagger from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It features beautiful carvings, a rich aged patina and a handmade steeped blade.

Sword with Wrought Iron Blade with Traces of Gold on Hilt with Leather Cover Sheath

Traditional Tribal Mandau (Parang Ilang) Sword – Dayak People, Borneo The Mandau is a traditional sword of the Dayak people of Borneo, revered both as a cultural artifact and a weap...

19th century chinese decorative Jian medium sword with a double-edged metal blade and scabbard By: unknown Material: iron, metal, paint, brass, copper, wood, animal skin, zinc Technique: forged, hammered, painted, gilt, carved, metalwork, hand-crafted, hand-painted, hand-carved Dimensions: 3 in x 23 in x 1 in Date: 19th century Style: Qing Place of origin: China This 19th century Chinese Jian sword exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Qing dynasty decorative weaponry. The double-edged blade, forged from iron, exhibits a quadrangular cross-section and tapers to a sharp point. Its wooden hilt, intricately carved, is complemented by a brass pommel and guard, both featuring delicate chiseled ornamentation. The sheath, a testament to the artisan's skill, is constructed of wood wrapped in animal hide, displaying a distinctive black-and-white spotted pattern that adds texture and visual interest. Brass fittings, including an elaborately decorated chape, two suspension rings, and a locket, secure and embellish the scabbard. While the Jian was a classical Chinese weapon...