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Hi,
I was just what's app'ed this picture from a mate any idea as to what it is? I am requesting more info size etc. Regards Ken |
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Hi Ken,
I think this is a match. http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/photos.php?id=3638 My Regards, Norman. |
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Hi Norman
3 minutes what took you so long? ![]() I wonder does it have much age to it being Chinese it is such a throw of the dice. Regards Ken |
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Hello Ken,
These come in widely varying qualities with a lot of late Qing to Republican pieces (most of which likely served as decorative items). Some more close-ups, especially from the junction of the cross-piece may help our specialists to give more detailed comments. Regards, Kai |
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Such objects, fastened with rivets and washers made of copper alloy, were most often found in southern China.
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Hi All
Thanks all for considered comments A few more pictures to hopefully help, looks like an authentic old piece alright Shaft cut down though with overall length of 1.5 M wood is around 35mm where wood enters into the socket Overall it is a lot bigger than I had imagined, Regards Ken |
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Nice piece, its called fork (叉) but mostly referred to as 'Tiger fork' (虎叉). The fork is considered one of the eighteen weapons of Wushu. Mostly worn by villagers in groups to protect against tiger attacks. A common thing in the 18th and 19th century. Most of these with brass washers are 19th century. Sometimes consisting of two pieces. A spike and a crecent shaped double spike on both sides.
They were also used by militia during uprisings in the Qing period. Peter |
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