What is this weapon?

apolaki · 16th October 2008, 04:23 AM

Hello,

Can anyone tell me what this weapon is and where it comes from? Thanks

kahnjar1 · 16th October 2008, 05:35 AM

Markings on blade appear to be Chinese? Japanese?...certainly oriental of some sort, otherwise not a clue.

sabertasche · 16th October 2008, 06:09 AM

It looks like a ceremonial Chinese axe head for a pole arm. Age, most probably made yesterday but I'm certainly not an expert on Chinese stuff.

Cheers,

Greg

A. G. Maisey · 16th October 2008, 06:52 AM

Chinese ge.

No idea of age.

Tim Simmons · 16th October 2008, 10:34 PM

This is a copy made possibly only months ago certainly not even 10 years ago. It is known as a Ge halberd, Shang dynasty 13-11 cent BC. So you would have to be so very lucky to find this or you are one of the super rich. This example is inlaid with turquoise and from thr Rijksmuseum Amsterdam.

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sabertasche Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 149	It looks like a ceremonial Chinese axe head for a pole arm. Age, most probably made yesterday but I'm certainly not an expert on Chinese stuff. Cheers, Greg

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A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,896	Chinese ge. No idea of age.

16th October 2008, 10:34 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	This is a copy made possibly only months ago certainly not even 10 years ago. It is known as a Ge halberd, Shang dynasty 13-11 cent BC. So you would have to be so very lucky to find this or you are one of the super rich. This example is inlaid with turquoise and from thr Rijksmuseum Amsterdam.