please what is it ?

David R · 29th December 2012, 10:22 PM

Definately a Chinese mace, also called a Jian, but using a different character to that used for the sword. One Chinese site, the one I got this pic from, called it a Sleeve Mace and described it as an assassins weapon. The Chinese were casting iron from the early first millenium, so all bets are off as to dating, but if genuine probably Quing period as that era saw a lot of personal weaponry of this type produced.

29th December 2012, 10:22 PM	#7
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,116	Definately a Chinese mace, also called a Jian, but using a different character to that used for the sword. One Chinese site, the one I got this pic from, called it a Sleeve Mace and described it as an assassins weapon. The Chinese were casting iron from the early first millenium, so all bets are off as to dating, but if genuine probably Quing period as that era saw a lot of personal weaponry of this type produced. Attached Images