Chinese sabre blade believed of late Ming dynasty with svastika markings

Jeff Pringle · 4th August 2009, 03:31 PM

That would be a 7th century sword, Behmer’s Type VIII; and since it was found in Sweden it is probably the previously mentioned one from the museum in Stockholm.

kisak · 4th August 2009, 03:37 PM

Definitely looks like the one I mentioned from the Historical Museum.

Gavin Nugent · 4th August 2009, 03:45 PM

Very nice Jim,

I have details of a similar sabre somewhere amongst the files, I'll have a rat around and see what comes to light.
From memory Philip Tom had written about a similar piece elsewhere, I'll see if I can put my fingers on that too.

I also have this Tibetan sword here tucked away for a raining day. it too has these markings to the side of the hilt.

Gav

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kisak Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stockholm Posts: 182	Definitely looks like the one I mentioned from the Historical Museum. Attached Images

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Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Another Very nice Jim, I have details of a similar sabre somewhere amongst the files, I'll have a rat around and see what comes to light. From memory Philip Tom had written about a similar piece elsewhere, I'll see if I can put my fingers on that too. I also have this Tibetan sword here tucked away for a raining day. it too has these markings to the side of the hilt. Gav Attached Images Last edited by freebooter; 4th August 2009 at 04:00 PM.

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Jeff Pringle Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 189	That would be a 7th century sword, Behmer’s Type VIII; and since it was found in Sweden it is probably the previously mentioned one from the museum in Stockholm.