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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2021, 12:55 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
Thank you Philip for the support and for looking...

Thank you Philip for the support and for looking at my sword,
and thanks everyone else as well

I have found a similar pommeled Jian with some differences and a different blade.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2021, 04:45 PM
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Views: 107,654
Posted By JoeCanada42
also concerning the Jian bird and the sword I...

also concerning the Jian bird and the sword I wanted to share this
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2021, 04:29 PM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
I found this Jian awhile ago and wanted to share...

I found this Jian awhile ago and wanted to share the images, as I was previously talking about the Jian bird and the sword.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2021, 04:16 PM
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Views: 107,654
Posted By JoeCanada42
I did research Jian swords on this forum, and I...

I did research Jian swords on this forum, and I did look at many modern replicas/creations. I figured my sword was prolly circa 1900, and given its unique handle I figured it wasn't intended for the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2021, 09:16 PM
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Views: 107,654
Posted By JoeCanada42
Jim I am not sure what you are describing about...

Jim I am not sure what you are describing about the pommel etc, and a corresponding part?

the pommel looks like it was pinned in place
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2021, 08:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 107,654
Posted By JoeCanada42
I don't like shape of the points on those...

I don't like shape of the points on those daggers.
my ray skin looks pretty much the exact same as yours, just with extra orange die on top. you can see some parts of my ray skin which don't have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2021, 05:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 107,654
Posted By JoeCanada42
Thanks for stepping in Jim, I was just about to...

Thanks for stepping in Jim, I was just about to say the same.

Thanks Ian I did try looking for some examples of Yunnan "village Jian" swords earlier today and I will keep looking. I have not found...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2021, 03:11 AM
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Views: 107,654
Posted By JoeCanada42
last of photos

last of photos
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2021, 03:10 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
more photos 4

more photos 4
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2021, 03:09 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
more photos 3

more photos 3
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2021, 03:08 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
mores photos 2

mores photos 2
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2021, 03:07 AM
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Posted By JoeCanada42
Jian Sword Buddha

Looking for opinions on age, origin, purpose, info etc. also to share, thanks
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th April 2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,952
Posted By JoeCanada42
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=117...

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11798&highlight=kaskara+blade+mark

the above kaskara shared on the forum was discussed concerning its symbol, maybe its a coincidence , I think it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th April 2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 54,823
Posted By JoeCanada42
Thank you Lee, I am new, but very happy to see...

Thank you Lee, I am new, but very happy to see the website back online.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,952
Posted By JoeCanada42
I have settled upon a suitable name for this...

I have settled upon a suitable name for this sword.
The Black Hen
I also picked up a Jian recently that has a dragon on the blade,
I think ill call it red dragon.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2021, 03:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,952
Posted By JoeCanada42
I found an Italian sword I have a photo of, I...

I found an Italian sword I have a photo of, I will post when possible, it is for sale... it has an eagle heraldic, the tail and the wings are very similar to the jian.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2021, 03:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,952
Posted By JoeCanada42
now this is just random musings at this point and...

now this is just random musings at this point and will be the last though i share for today. hopefully someone will step in and say something sensible. in the latest jian sword I posted there is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2021, 03:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,952
Posted By JoeCanada42
I cant find any confirmation the Jian bird is...

I cant find any confirmation the Jian bird is actually related to the name Jian given to the sword, but it seems obvious.
even the myth about two birds coming together relates to the weapon and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2021, 02:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,952
Posted By JoeCanada42
here is a different example of the symbol on a...

here is a different example of the symbol on a Jian called ceremonial late qing
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2021, 01:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,952
Posted By JoeCanada42
the two headed bird is now flying in the air...

the two headed bird is now flying in the air (multiples small swirls)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2021, 01:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,952
Posted By JoeCanada42
never mind i actually just answered my own...

never mind i actually just answered my own question.
curious it also resemble most double headed eagles such as in masonry or heraldry .
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2021, 01:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,952
Posted By JoeCanada42
also I have to post this.. Abraxas... it is ...

also I have to post this.. Abraxas... it is rooster related,, whats he holding? just curiously similar shapes and form in general. I dont know of any connection yet, but. it gets me thinking,
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2021, 01:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,952
Posted By JoeCanada42
I think the Jian sword is associated with a bird...

I think the Jian sword is associated with a bird the Jian, which has interesting myth, it is a bird that has one wing and one eye and needs to find its mate in order to fly.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2021, 12:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,952
Posted By JoeCanada42
I found weapons from India with the rooster but...

I found weapons from India with the rooster but they are for sale so I wont post them.
Currently I am looking at Chinese swords for any influence of the rooster. I will post 4 pictures, one is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2021, 12:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 30,952
Posted By JoeCanada42
I want to share some of my African research...

I want to share some of my African research before I move on to the east.
I found the deity Shango of interest as he is associated with the rooster and lightning. I also find the rooster itself...
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