A signed Vietnamese fighting saber
Presented in this article is a somewhat rare example of a purely practical Vietna
SoldTribal Kachin dha
A typical example with a nice forge folded blade with differential heat treatment.
SoldParang nabur with báitóng hilt
These sabers from Kalimantan exhibit a mix of European, Islamic, and local styles.
SoldSE Asian dha (carbon 14 dated)
In excavated condition. With XRF and radiocarbon dating results.
SoldEastern Tibetan or Yunnan zhibeidao
A simple piece, but with a nicely etched blade typical for the Tibetan / Sichuan borderlands.
SoldSikin panjang with golden crown
In original condition and period finish. Some losses, no repairs.
SoldDouble shortswords with belt hook
A classic set of Chinese double swords, complete with suspension and hook.
SoldTalwar with southern style hilt
With a curved hollow ground blade with a narrow dorsal groove and false backedge.
SoldTibetan dpa'dam or backsword
A fine eastern Tibetan example with silver braided scabbard mounts.
SoldHorn hilted Vietnamese officer's saber
An unusual Vietnamese officer saber of the 19th century, with an all-horn hilt.
Sold16th century Vietnamese saber
Showing the strong Japanese influence on Vietnamese sword making of the time.
SoldAn Indonesian parang nabur
A saber that is peculiar to the southern part of the island of Borneo.
SoldSeven stars militia jian
A short, stout Chinese straightsword of a type used by village defenses across the empire.
SoldTonkinese saber
Collected by Victor Auguste Robin, a senior officer of the Tonkin expeditionary force 1885-1887.
SoldRepublican duanjian with good blade
Description An unusual piece: Jian with these mountings are usually of the long type, o
SoldSikin panjang with double crown
A typical example of the better sikin panjang with a golden crown.
SoldLate iron mounted jian
A rarer configuration, normally mounted with brass in this period. With a chrome-plated blade.
SoldEarly Indian khanda
An early version of this iconic Indian weapon, with its characteristic swollen tip.
SoldA Palembang sword with British blade
With finely carved horn hilt, silver mounts and reshaped European blade.
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