Insights into Chinese ring pommel swords

Maskell · 15th April 2010, 04:14 AM

Gentleman,

A few ring pommel swords from my collection. The one on the far left is inscribed in Chinese "FEB 1943 Made". The tallest one in the image towards the right has been ID as being 2nd to 5th century AD by a very knowledgeable collector.

Best,
Jerry

Neil · 28th April 2010, 02:15 PM

Thanks for sharing the picture. There are definitely some interesting pieces. I am curious about others thoughts on the dates of the swords 4 through 8 from the left. This is relative to my previous question of who would use these swords. Would they be classified as civilian, village militia, military, or rebellion arms. Maybe they could be any of the above. As far as I can tell there is very little scholarship available in English on this subject. So for now the collective knowledge of this type of group on the forum seems very important.

15th April 2010, 04:14 AM	#1
Maskell Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 38	RING POMMEL CHINESE SWORDS Gentleman, A few ring pommel swords from my collection. The one on the far left is inscribed in Chinese "FEB 1943 Made". The tallest one in the image towards the right has been ID as being 2nd to 5th century AD by a very knowledgeable collector. Best, Jerry Attached Images

28th April 2010, 02:15 PM	#2
Neil Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 114	Thanks for sharing the picture. There are definitely some interesting pieces. I am curious about others thoughts on the dates of the swords 4 through 8 from the left. This is relative to my previous question of who would use these swords. Would they be classified as civilian, village militia, military, or rebellion arms. Maybe they could be any of the above. As far as I can tell there is very little scholarship available in English on this subject. So for now the collective knowledge of this type of group on the forum seems very important. Last edited by Neil; 29th April 2010 at 12:47 AM.