Chinese long sabers of the Qing dynasty
In the late Ming dynasty, Chinese coasts were raided by Japanese pirates -mockingly called 倭寇 wokou or "Dwar
A very good Chinese jian
Representing the height of the sword maker's art of its period.
Tibetan dpa'dam or backsword
A fine eastern Tibetan example with silver braided scabbard mounts.
Military sabers of the Qing dynasty
According to Chinese symbolism, the strength and martial spirit of a soldier is embodied in the single-edged blade (