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Old 11th January 2023, 03:14 PM   #1
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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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Old 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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Old 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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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.
Yes I would agree , yet it seems an absurdly large item for a tourist piece .
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Old 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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Maybe a purely ceremonial piece for some Chinese expat assembly hall/temple, possibly from Southeast Asia?

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yes that could be the answer , thanks
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