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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,861
Posted By Ren Ren
平中 píngzhōng - justice, impartiality The...

平中 píngzhōng - justice, impartiality

The dictionary notes that this is an obsolete expression.

Unfortunately, I'm late. Let this be a small sign of respect for the memory billevans.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,258
Posted By Ren Ren
This is a copy of an ancient Chinese bronze...

This is a copy of an ancient Chinese bronze sword. These have been made in tens of thousands for at least 150 years. Buying an original sword is equivalent to winning $100,000 in the lottery.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,147
Posted By Ren Ren
In my opinion, this is “shemao” 蛇矛 - “snake...

In my opinion, this is “shemao” 蛇矛 - “snake spear” from the Chinese Shrine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st October 2023, 10:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,791
Posted By Ren Ren
I will say that this is the middle - third...

I will say that this is the middle - third quarter of the 19th century. I like that the sword has an iron/steel guard and hanging rings connected by a bar. From what I've heard, the scabbard wrapped...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th October 2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 473
Views: 785,854
Posted By Ren Ren
I think this photo was taken between 1880-1920....

I think this photo was taken between 1880-1920. It will be possible to say more precisely if you are lucky enough to find the original image.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2023, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,466
Posted By Ren Ren
The leather sheath rather points in the direction...

The leather sheath rather points in the direction of the Philippines.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2023, 11:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,466
Posted By Ren Ren
This knife is typical of Uyghur knives from...

This knife is typical of Uyghur knives from Xinjiang China. Due to severe restrictions on the production and sale of traditional Uyghur knives, they are becoming quite rare.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2023, 11:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,887
Posted By Ren Ren
Absolutely right! This knife is from Argentina. ...

Absolutely right! This knife is from Argentina.
"Puan is a town in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the administrative centre of the Puan Partido".
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,344
Posted By Ren Ren
Thank you very much mariusgmioc! This...

Thank you very much mariusgmioc!

This article is definitely worth checking out! Central Asia is a region whose history of arms and armaments has not yet been sufficiently described. And this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th August 2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,541
Posted By Ren Ren
I don’t understand firearms at all, but I have...

I don’t understand firearms at all, but I have seen such fastening with rattan strips on the scabbard of Dayak swords.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,004
Posted By Ren Ren
Good luck Eric! I would be happy to see the...

Good luck Eric!
I would be happy to see the results of the reconstruction.

Sincerely,
Serge
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2023, 12:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,004
Posted By Ren Ren
Black buffalo horn is an excellent material for...

Black buffalo horn is an excellent material for making this type of dagger handle. One of the conditions for ordering blades in Zlatoust was a price affordable to all Cossacks without exception...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th August 2023, 03:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,004
Posted By Ren Ren
Cossacks for a long time preferred to order...

Cossacks for a long time preferred to order daggers from local craftsmen in the Caucasus. The state-owned arms factory in Zlatoust was far from the Caucasus and its managers had to make a lot of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd August 2023, 12:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,004
Posted By Ren Ren
This is a Cossack dagger produced by the Zlatoust...

This is a Cossack dagger produced by the Zlatoust Arms Factory (ЗЛАТОУСТЪ/Златоуст. Оружейная Фабрика). The blade is shortened, the shape is changed. I agree with Gustav on dating 1880-1890.
Daggers...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th July 2023, 04:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,417
Posted By Ren Ren
I will write here, too, as in the Russian forum....

I will write here, too, as in the Russian forum. This is a Chinese or Manchu sword "yanmaodao" with fittings in "fangshi" style. 17-18 centuries, "The era of the three great Manchu emperors."
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th July 2023, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,773
Posted By Ren Ren
This style of decorative leather weaving in...

This style of decorative leather weaving in Russia is called "Афганская плетёнка" - "Afghan braid". But I don't know the origin of this term.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th July 2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,773
Posted By Ren Ren
Amazing leather work!

Amazing leather work!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th June 2023, 12:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,562
Posted By Ren Ren
Thank you very much! These are very valuable...

Thank you very much! These are very valuable references!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,418
Posted By Ren Ren
It's my pleasure, drac2k! I think the design...

It's my pleasure, drac2k!

I think the design and size of these spears makes it well suited for wild boar hunting. The Central Highlands of Vietnam were once rich in wildlife, including such large...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2023, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,418
Posted By Ren Ren
More photos.

More photos.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,418
Posted By Ren Ren
I am 98% sure that these spears come from the...

I am 98% sure that these spears come from the Central Highlands of Vietnam.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,091
Posted By Ren Ren
Can be connected with silver solder?

Can be connected with silver solder?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2023, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,832
Posted By Ren Ren
Some photos from the museum. I hope they are...

Some photos from the museum.
I hope they are of interest.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th May 2023, 12:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,832
Posted By Ren Ren
It's my pleasure, Gavin! I have a great...

It's my pleasure, Gavin!

I have a great desire to compile a list of museums whose collections contain antique Vietnamese weapons with clear provenance and unequivocal attribution. The first two...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,832
Posted By Ren Ren
Museo Naval (Naval Museum) Madrid, Spain. ...

Museo Naval (Naval Museum) Madrid, Spain.

These are the trophies of the Cochinchina Campaign and have an excellent clear attribution of 1858-1862
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