Chinese sabre blade believed of late Ming dynasty with svastika markings

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Chinese sabre blade believed of late Ming dynasty with svastika markings

30th November 2020, 06:22 PM

kahnjar1

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Originally Posted by Battara

I agree with you Jim. Buddhist influence in China was strong and I believe also that this is a Buddhist derived talisman.

Yes this is a Buddhist Talisman.
The giant Buddha on Lantau Island Hong Kong has a "reversed" version on his chest.
Stu

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