Chinese Arms, Armor and Weapons

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...

20th Century chinese Zhongzheng/Chengren military commemorative short sword and scabbard gifted by Chiang Kai-shek By: unknown Material: iron, metal, paint, bronze, copper, wood, sh...

An opportunity to acquire a handsomely cased duo (2) of monumental hand carved stone swords or sabers from China. These are no ordinary swords. These unusual swords were probably int...

This conical woven hat originates from 19th century China and is expertly crafted entirely of bamboo. The outside consists of slivers of bamboo woven together with rattan strips, sec...

A wonderful and rare set of Khitan Liao gold clad copper alloy repousse horse trappings, featuring thirteen pieces on a modern museum display mount, Liao Dynasty...