Chinese polearm ??

Philip · 18th January 2023, 05:14 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, 08:30 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, 12:40 PM

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

Regards,
Kai

thinreadline · 18th January 2023, 07:01 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

18th January 2023, 05:14 AM	#1
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, 12:40 PM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Maybe a purely ceremonial piece for some Chinese expat assembly hall/temple, possibly from Southeast Asia? Regards, Kai