11th January 2023, 03:14 PM | #1 |
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Chinese polearm ??
I picked this up recently from a house clearance in Wales . I was guessing that it is some kind of Chinese pole arm but would appreciate info from those more expert in the field . It is 2.3 meters overall with a blade approx 75 cm long including the socket .
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11th January 2023, 07:17 PM | #2 |
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This item does not come from mainland China. Possibly from the area of the Malacca Strait or close lands.
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18th January 2023, 05:14 AM | #3 |
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Judging from these pics, it doesn't seem to have much in the way of age. The edge looks blunt and the decorative designs are a hurriedly done acid etch. I've never seen an authentic Chinese or SE Asian blade quite like this.
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18th January 2023, 08:30 AM | #4 |
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Yes I would agree , yet it seems an absurdly large item for a tourist piece .
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18th January 2023, 12:40 PM | #5 |
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Maybe a purely ceremonial piece for some Chinese expat assembly hall/temple, possibly from Southeast Asia?
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18th January 2023, 07:01 PM | #6 |
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