Chinese polearm ??

thinreadline · 11th January 2023, 04:14 PM

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 .

Ren Ren · 11th January 2023, 08:17 PM

This item does not come from mainland China. Possibly from the area of the Malacca Strait or close lands.

Philip · 18th January 2023, 06:14 AM

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.

thinreadline · 18th January 2023, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Philip

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 .

kai · 18th January 2023, 01:40 PM

Maybe a purely ceremonial piece for some Chinese expat assembly hall/temple, possibly from Southeast Asia?

Regards,
Kai

thinreadline · 18th January 2023, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kai

Maybe a purely ceremonial piece for some Chinese expat assembly hall/temple, possibly from Southeast Asia?

Regards,
Kai

yes that could be the answer , thanks

11th January 2023, 04:14 PM	#1
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	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 . Attached Images

11th January 2023, 08:17 PM	#2
Ren Ren Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 374	This item does not come from mainland China. Possibly from the area of the Malacca Strait or close lands.

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Philip Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,036	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.

18th January 2023, 01:40 PM	#5
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Maybe a purely ceremonial piece for some Chinese expat assembly hall/temple, possibly from Southeast Asia? Regards, Kai