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Chinese Short Sword with tortoiseshell scabbard and metal mounts. Length 22".

A Chinese wooden sword case suitable for reuse, L. 71 x 11 x 11cm.

Antique Chinese Carved warrior holding Temple and Sword. 31cm in Height

Assorted Chinese and Eastern Textiles, comprising embroidered silk sleeve bands and panels, Chinese paper scroll depicting a seated scholar with a yellow background,small painted silk panel,1 volume Sword and Blossom Poems from the Japanese, illustrated,straw work face screen appliqué with woven coloured straw blossom flower heads,two similar woven straw bags with geometric decoration and a plain example 41cm by 23cm, and a smaller example,(one box)Property of the Late Robert Bogdan, Aberdeenshire

Assorted items comprising of seven Anglo Saxon style white metal hardstone set hat pins; a metal ring, possibly brass mounted with a Viking warrior/knight; Chinese bronze seal depicting a man wearing a horned helmet, 52mm long; bronze sword pommel in the form of a seated frog, 7cm long; Anglo Saxon style wirework pendant, with central floral decoration set with red stone, 40mm diameter; an astronomical pendant set with pale blue stones, 55mm long and a white metal Viking style set with enamel, 50mm wide

Doppelschwert, China, um 1900 Zweischneidige Klingen mit Mittelgrat, identische, an einer Seite abgeflachte Gefäße, die Parierstangen reliefiert und mit Glückssymbolen dekoriert, Hilzen aus kanneliertem Horn, gravierte Messingknäufe ebenfalls mit Glücksmotiven. Hölzerne Scheide mit Schildpatt belegt und mit en suite dekorierten Messingbeschlägen. Länge 64 cm. A Chinese double sword, circa 1900 A Chinese double sword, circa 1900 Zweischneidige Klingen mit Mittelgrat, identische, an einer Seite abgeflachte Gefäße, die Parierstangen reliefiert und mit Glückssymbolen dekoriert, Hilzen aus kanneliertem Horn, gravierte Messingknäufe ebenfalls mit Glücksmotiven. Hölzerne Scheide mit Schildpatt belegt und mit en suite dekorierten Messingbeschlägen. Länge 64 cm. Condition: II -

A Chinese export miniature reverse glass painting, Qianlong, decorated with a seated lady carrying a flower basket with a boy in accompany, framed, image size 6.4cm x 4.7cm; a Chinese bronze spear head, Eastern Zhou Dynasty (771-221BC), 23cm long; a Chinese white marble carved torso of Bodhisattva, Tang Dynasty, the body adorned with beaded necklaces in scalloped tiers, 13cm high; a Chinese carved circular soapstone paper weight, Qing Dynasty, 8.4cm diameter; Three sword handles, one bronze and one with 'puddingstone' type hilt, 11.5cm long, one gilded 10cm long and the other 18.5cm long; a Gujarat mother-of-pearl inlaid box, 19th century, 20cm long x 9cm wide x 6cm high and a Japanese bronze 'Bonseki' tray, Meiji-Taisho Period, with foundry mark, 43.5cm long x 27.5cm wide x 5cm high (9)Please note this lot is to be offered without reserve.唐代白石觀音殘像等一組六件 Condition Report: miniature glass painting in good although with some dirt and wear to framebronze spear head with Verdigris and minor faultswhite marble carved torso of Bodhisattva with wear and chips versoChinese carved circular soapstone paper weight with several small chipsto upper rimPuddingstone sward handle with Verdigris and part of bronze missing from handle and gilt handle with wear and largest handle with Verdigris and damages Gujarat mother-of-pearl inlaid box with extensive loss and damages Japanese bronze 'Bonseki' tray with water marks to interior and minor knocks Condition Report Disclaimer

Cartier. A lady's 18K gold diamond set quartz bracelet watchModel: Tank ChinoiseDate: Circa 2000Movement: Jewelled Cal.66 quartzDial: Silvered, black Roman numeral hour markers, secret signature at 10, black outer minute track, blued steel sword handsCase: Polished rectangular with diamond set horizontal shoulders, back secured by 4 screws, diamond set crown, No.66090275Strap/Bracelet: Polished 18K gold linkBuckle/Clasp: Signed 18K gold folding claspSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 20mm Accompaniments: Cartier boxFootnotes:The Tank Chinoise was introduced in 1922 and is one of the few, if not only, of Cartiers designs inspired by architecture. The symmetrical raised overlapping bars to the ends of the case imitate that of a Chinese temple and the square opening of the dial symbolises that of an open door.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A THANG-KA DEPICTING VAJRAVARAHII, TIBET, 19TH CENTURY pigment with gold on cloth, Chinese brocade silk surround, the four-armed dancing figure with red skin, dancing on a prostrate corpse within a flaming aureole, holding sword, staff, leafy branch and ritual chopper, surrounded by other dakinis, lamas and, at the top, a figure of Padmasambhava, 52.5 x 38cm (image), 105 x 66cm including mount and wood poleFor a closely related thang-ka depicting Vajravarahi in the Rubin Museum of Art, see inv. no. C2009.18

A Chinese inlaid bronze sword-bearer lamp, 4th-2nd century BC, in the form of a sword bearer standing with his arms held out in front of his chest, holding the stem of a curving shaft rising over his head to support a dish-shaped lamp pan with fluted sides and a center spike, 15.5cm high; and a pair of Chinese bronze bells, 14.5cm long (3)According to tomb inventories (qiance) this type of lamp is called zhuyong ("lamp-figurine"), and similar lamps have been found in Warring States and Western Han (206 B.C.-A.D. 9) burials. Such lamps may have been used in tombs to provide light during burial rituals, to guide the deceased soul on their afterlife journey, or to embody the soul in the form of an eternal flame during funerary ceremonies. Compare with a very similar lamp at Princeton University Art Museum, accession number 2003-29戰國-西漢 青銅錯金銀燭俑及銅鑾鈴一對 Condition Report: wear and encrustation to the surfacethe lamp dish chippedCondition Report Disclaimer

Sun Tzu. Art of War, Chinese and English bilingual edition, translated by Lionel Giles, Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2004, printed on silk (Chinese and English volumes), original decorative moiré silk over boards, with original publisher’s booklet in Chinese and English (ISBN 7119038516) in original printed wrappers and 2 related printed receipts / advertising flyers, contained as published in two plush-lined fitted wooden drawers with gilt handles, housed in the publisher’s original wooden box, mounted gilt sword and title lettering to top of box, 33 x 23 x 9 cm overallQTY: (1)NOTE:One of 300 copies.

FOUR SMALL CHINESE JADE ITEMSMING DYNASTY OR LATERComprising: a calcified jade axe blade with an inscription; a sword fitting with archaistic designs; and two recumbent mythical animals with drilled holes for suspension, 11.1cm max. (4)OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. 本拍品不設底價。

A CHINESE JADE SWORD GUARDHAN DYNASTYIncised to both sides with stylised taotie masks, the pale greenish-grey stone with russet inclusions, with a paper label for the Dr and Mrs P H Plesch Collections, no.Hm5.5B, 5.4cm.Provenance: from the collection of Professor Peter Hariolf Plesch (14th February 1918 - 5th March 2013) and Gerta Regina ‘Traudi’ Plesch OBE (4th December 1921 - 10th August 2013), purchased from Bonhams London, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 18th December 1980, lot 25.

A CHINESE POLYCHROME 'FIVE POISONS' DISHSIX-CHARACTER DAOGUANG MARK BUT LATERPainted with a Daoist Immortal, possibly Zhang Daoling, riding a scorpion and killing a snake with his sword, below a winged centipede, a toad and a spider, the reverse with three large blooms amidst scrolling tendrils, 22.3cm. OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. 本拍品不設底價。

A Chinese copy of a Japanese Army Officer’s Type 19 Kyu-Gunto. With solid brass handle and guard, the former with grip section that mimics a wire bound handle. Slightly curved single edged blade with serial number 27757, an etched mark of what appears to be the flag of the republic of China, and Chinese character marks. The sword is complete with a green painted steel scabbard, with a single suspension ring. Approximately 97.5cm length in scabbard, blade length 75cm. Condition: generally good and solid. Blade relatively clean, with normal track lines from the withdrawing from the scabbard. A little rust to the ricasso area, but it shouldn’t be too problematic to remove this. The brass hilt is good, with even colour and patina. Some paint loss to the scabbard, which now reveals the base metal below.

A Chinese black and white jade 'fish' sword fitting, Song or later, 7.5cm long PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE AND ANIMAL GROUP, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY modelled as a warrior on horeseback holding a sword29cm high

THREE KATANA-KAKE (SWORD STANDS)Meiji (1868-1912), Taisho (1912-1926) or Showa (1926-1989), 20th centuryEach of typical form and supported on two lobed feet, the first a black-lacquered stand constructed for five swords, decorated in gold and slight-coloured hiramaki-e, the front with Yoritomo and his retinue on the banks at Akanumagahara, indulging in his favourite pastime of flying cranes, their legs tied with a tanzaku, the reverse with three more cranes flying above waves against the rising sun, the rest of the frame lacquered with karakusa ('Chinese grasses'), 49.2 cm x 49cm (19 3/8in x 19¼in); the second for displaying two swords, lacquered in gold hiramaki-e with three aoi-mon (hollyhock crests) on a subdued nashiji ground, 39cm x 49.5cm (15 5/16in x 19½in); the third inlaid in shell on a lustrous roiro-nuri ground with two sages walking on the shores of a lake on one side and scattered cherry blossoms on the other, 43.2cm x 46.5cm (17in x 18 5/16in); each unsigned. (3).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A WAKIZASHI (SHORT SWORD) WITH MOUNTSEdo period (1615-1868), 18th or 19th centuryShinogi-zukuri, iori-mune, chu-gissaki, koshi-zori configuration with a midare-ha tempered edge of nioi and nie and some kinsuji, the kiri-jiri nakago (tang) with two holes and kesho-yasuri file marks, unsigned; the koshira-e (mounting) comprising a polished red-lacquer saya (sheath), the tsuka (hilt) covered in same (rayskin) with tan silk tsukamaki wrapped in a lozenge pattern, the fuchi-gashira (hilt collar and pommel) and menuki (hilt fittings) shibuichi with gilt details, the fuchi-gashira with stylised rain dragons and the menuki with mitsuba kikyo mon (three-leaf Chinese bellflower crests), the Higo pierced hexagonal tsuba (hand guard) with an applied rain dragon of shakudo with gilt details; with two certificates and two storage bags. The mounts: 73.1cm (28¼in) long; the blade: 48.1cm (18 15/16in) long. (6).Footnotes:Accompanied by two Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword) certificates, one for the blade dated 2005 and attributing it as Owari Seki, the other for the tsuba dated 2002 and attributing it as Higo.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

MURAYAMA KANETOSHIA Gendaito Katana (Long Sword) with Mounts Showa era (1926-1989), dated 1940Shinogi-zukuri, forged in masame hada and itame hada in nioi and nie, the tempered edge ko-midare, the ubu tang with one hole, signed Noshu no ju Murayama Kanetoshi kore o tsukuru, Showa jugonen shichigatsu kichijitsu (Made by Murayama Kanetoshi, resident of Mino Province [present-day Gifu Prefecture] on a lucky day in July 1940) in a shirasaya (wood storage scabbard); the koshira-e (mounting) comprising a contemporary lacquer saya inlaid in shell with a tiger prowling among a bamboo grove on each side, the tsuka re-wrapped with leather and fitted with the yamagane (unrefined copper) menuki carved with cherry trees and saddled horses, the shakudo fuchi-gashira depicting cloves and karakusa ('Chinese grasses'), the shakudo mokko-form tsuba of the same design with two dragons around the rim; with two storage bags and three certificates. The sword overall: 86cm (33 7/8in) long; the blade: 66cm (26in) long. (7).Footnotes:Accompanied by certificates issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword) as follows: the katana, certificate no. 3017625 designating it as a Hozon Token (Sword Worthy of Preservation), dated 13 June 2018; the tsuba and fuchi-gashira, certificate no. 4009357 designating them as Hozon Tosogu (Sword Fittings Worthy of Preservation), dated 26 February 2016; and the menuki certificate no. 4008595 designating them as Hozon Tosogu (Sword Fitting Worthy of Preservation), dated 19 November 2015.The lacquer koshira-e made by the contemporary lacquer artist Tachibana Mizuo, of Fukuoka, Japan.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

MIYAO EISUKE COMPANY OF YOKOHAMAA Pair of Gilt-Bronze Samurai Warriors Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryEach standing in a belligerent stance and dressed in richly brocaded clothes and full armour, one clutching a detachable halberd in one hand and a saihai (tasselled battle-signalling baton) in the other, a kabuto (helmet) tied around his neck and resting on his back, his companion clutching a polearm in one arm and a wakizashi (short sword) in the other, a katana (long sword) tucked into his waistband, each affixed to typical Miyao-style wood stand decorated in gold takamaki-e with ho-o birds amid karakusa ('Chinese grasses'); each signed in a gilt rectangular reserve Miyao with seal Ei. Each figure approx., 27cm (10 5/8in) high including the stand. (6).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Chinese famille rose cylindrical snuff bottleQing dynasty, Jiaqing mark and periodEnamelled around the body with a confronting civil service and military official, the base with iron-red four-character seal mark, 5.8cm high.The decoration on the present lot illustrates the Chinese phrase of praise 文武双全 Wen Wu Shuang Quan, which means 'being talented and proficient in both literary and martial matters'. The military official, depicted in iron-red, is likely the deity Zhong Kui,钟馗, who is often depicted as a fierce-looking man with a bushy beard, wearing a red robe, and wielding a sword. According to legend, he was originally a talented scholar during the Tang dynasty, who, despite passing the Imperial exams, was denied a place in the civil service because of his disfigured appearance. In despair, he committed suicide, but the Emperor later recognized his loyalty and made him the king of ghosts in the afterlife. Zhong Kui vowed to rid the world of demons and protect the living from evil.As a result, he became a popular deity, particularly during festivals like the Chinese New Year, when people hang his image on doors to ward off evil spirits.清嘉慶 粉彩人物文武雙全圖紋鼻煙壺，梵紅「嘉慶年製」款Condition Report: Generally in good condition with expected wear to the surface.

CHINESE ARTIST (CIRCA 1850s)Shanghai: the Bund Oil on canvas, framed. 44cm (17 1/4in) high x 76cm (30in) wide.Footnotes:中國藝術家（約1850年代） 上海外灘 布面油畫 有框 Provenance: a Swedish private collectionMartyn Gregory, London來源： 瑞典私人收藏倫敦古董商Martyn GregoryPublished, Illustrated and Exhibited: Martyn Gregory, China in the Frame: Catalogue 101, London, 2020-2021, p.81, no.83. 展覽著錄： Martyn Gregory，《China in the Frame: Catalogue 101》，倫敦，2020-2021年，第81頁，編號83 The Bund in Shanghai is depicted here, approximately fifteen years after the establishment of the Western settlement along the Huangpu River. Near the centre, partially obscured by the rigging of a French clipper, stands the Chinese custom house, originally built in 1847. This building was sacked by the Small Sword Society in September 1853 and subsequently rebuilt with additional wings before reopening in the late 1850s. (The Custom House of 1927 now occupies this site.)Just to the right of the custom house is the tower of the Episcopal Church, which was later rebuilt as Trinity Cathedral. Further right are the premises of Dent & Co. On the far right is the British consulate, with the large three-story block of Jardine, Matheson & Co. to its left. On the left side of the picture, the American flag indicates the presence of the American consul at the premises of Russell & Co. In 1854, the consulate and flag were relocated to the American Settlement downstream in Hongkou.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A RARE ARCHAIC BRONZE SWORD WITH PATTERNED BLADEWarring States PeriodThe long tapering blade with bevelled edges and with a distinct median ridge decorated with a criss-cross lattice pattern, the hilt with two circular flanges below a circular, dished pommel.54cm (21 1/4in) long. Footnotes:戰國 青銅幾何紋劍Provenance: an American private collection, New York, 1980s-1990s來源： 美國私人收藏，紐約，1980年代至1990年代Compare with a spearhead decorated with similar patterned blade, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 6th-5th century BC, illustrated by J.Rawson and E.Bunker, Ancient Chinese and Ordos Bronzes, Hong Kong, 1990, p.162, no.63, where the author notes that this type of weapon is associated with the eastern states of Wu and Yue and is an example of the kind of prestige pieces that circulated between rulers of different states.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE 'CHILONG' POMMELLate Ming/early Qing DynastyThe attractive stone retaining the original russet skin, boldly worked into the skilful depiction of a chilong with long scaly body writhing around the exterior with a large archaistic monster-face on the side, the pale green background intricately worked with archaistic leiwen scroll, the interior a pale mottled green. 7cm (2 3/4in) long.Footnotes:明末/清初 青玉帶皮雕螭龍柄端飾件Provenance: Mary and George (1920-2009) Bloch Bonhams Hong Kong, 24 November 2010, lot 288A British private collection來源： Mary 和 George (1920-2009) Bloch香港邦瀚斯，2010年11月24日，拍品編號288英國私人收藏This fine collection of jade and hardstone carvings was studiously formed by a London-based British collector over the past fifteen years. The collector, a professional cellist, would regularly visit our London rooms during the Chinese art sales, looking carefully and studying each jade carving, with a fondness to those of animals or mythical beasts. He always visited the exhibition at least twice, with his mantra being that if the object did not make sufficient impression on him to recall it in detail, then it's not for him. The first piece he acquired from Bonhams was the fine yellow hardstone carving of a lion and cub, Qianlong – a truly magnificent piece, of mesmerising colour and exquisite carving. It also benefited from having been collected by R.H.R. Palmer who acquired it in 1936, with a possible earlier connection of the piece to the imperial collections. Also of note in the collection, and of obvious attraction to the collector, was the rare category of yellow jade carvings. These do not come up often and were greatly treasured in the past as indeed today. To have three of those is quite something, particularly with two carvings dating to the Ming and one, a very fine example of the late 17th century. It is now for the next collector to admire and enjoy them.The quality of the stone and workmanship on this pommel is exceptional. The skill of the artisan in incorporating the natural skin colour of the stone into the subject is consistent with that displayed on other jades from the Qing Court Collection, in the Palace Museum, Taipei. Compare the depiction of the chilong to that on a jade 'horn-shaped' censer, illustrated in Through the Prism of the Past: Antiquarian Trends in Chinese Art of the 16th to 18th Century, Taipei, 2003, p.153, pl.III-18. The censer, 17th century, shares the same colour of stone to the current lot. The same scroll motifs worked into the stone closely match those on a jade cup illustrated Ibid, p.162, pl.III-28. See also a green jade sword bi with taotie and chilong, Qing dynasty, in the Qing Court Collection, illustrated in The Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum: Jade, 9, Beijing, 2011, p.126.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Chinese famille verte on biscuit figure of ZhenwuQing dynasty, Kangxi periodSeated on a high-backed throne wearing a long flowing belted robe in aubergine enamel, with a tortoise at his feet, 25.5cm high.清康熙 素燒三彩真武大帝像Zhenwu, also known as Xuanwu, is one of the highest ranking Daoist deities. Generally associated with a snake and a tortoise, he is often flanked by his generals Wan Gong and Wan Ma, and depicted holding a sword and a seal in his hands. He is often identified with Heidi, the Guardian of the direction of the North. The cult of Zhenwu became extremely widespread in China upon the rise to power of Emperor Yongle, who usurped the throne from his nephew and, in need of legitimisation for his power, claimed to have received the help of Zhenwu in the final battle with his nephew. He then proceeded to establish a large number of temples to the deity, especially around the summits of the mount Wudang.

Notizblatt- Briefständer. Meissen. 1961. Modell-Nr. P 216 (neue Form-Nr. 53331). Modell von. OEHME, Erich Höhe: 10,5 cm, Breite: 15 cm. Form-Modell-Jahr: 1939. Camaieu-Malerei in Grün und Korallenrot, gold staffiert. Dekor "Mingdrache mit Bordüre" nach chinesischem Vorbild. Neben dem Drachen kommen Wolkensymbole (Glück), Perle, umgeben von Wolken (Wunscherfüllung und Glück) und Spiralranken mit Wolken (zehntausendfaches Glück) vor. Pressmarken, Schwertermarke dreimal gestrichen. * Partnerauktion Bergmann. Aufrufzeit 25. | Okt. 2024 | voraussichtlich 14:44 Uhr (CET)Notepad letter stand. Meissen. 1961. model no. P 216 (new shape no. 53331). Model by. OEHME, Erich Height: 10.5 cm, width: 15 cm. Form model year: 1939. Camaieu painting in green and coral red, painted gold. "Ming dragon with border" decoration based on a Chinese model. In addition to the dragon, there are cloud symbols (good luck), a pearl surrounded by clouds (wish fulfillment and good luck) and spiral tendrils with clouds (ten thousand-fold good luck). Pressed stamps, sword stamp canceled three times. * Partner auction Bergmann. Call time Oct. 25 | 2024 | probably 14:44 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

A Chinese style porcelain Duck Egg Tureen & Cover, the lid with model of resting duck; together with a Continental porcelain two handled Bowl with floral gilt decoration, crossed sword mark on base; and another Japanese painted glass Snuff Bottle with amber coloured lid and decorated with Samurai Warriors, approx. 10cms (4") high. (3)

Militaria: A mid-19th Century Chinese 'Twin' Sword, each with carved half handles with ornate metal end, and mask hilts, issuing conforming mounts over a shagreen scabbard, with steel blade, each approx. 50cms (19 1/2") long; together with another Chinese sabre type Sword with strapped handle, ornate gilt metal mounts and shagreen case, approx. 59cms (23") long; also a pair of 19th Century mahogany Duelling Pistols with brass end etched metal mounts (as is). (4)

late 19th century Chinese straight sword, 27.5" blade with twin fullers and rounded point, iron mounts, swollen wooden grip and shagreen bound scabbard, 94cm overall

A late 18th / early 19th century infantry sword, probably for a sergeant, with wirebound grip and lion's head pommel, the cross guard stamped '4C No. 36', blade 61 cm, together with a Chinese brass and champleve enamel planter, height 14.5 cm.

A Chinese ornamental bronze Tara holding sword figure, stands approx 8cm in height.

A late nineteenth century hardwood and silver plate sword stick, 88cm, together with two sheathed Chinese daggers with characters engraved on brass hilts.

Copy of a Chinese traditional sword. Hardwood with brass. 21st century. Dimensions: L 102 cm. In good condition.

A Chinese dagger and a small ritual sword, 19th/20th C.L 52 - 40,5 cm (total size)

A collection of reproduction Chinese swords, to include two Chinese Ming Style, Tai Chi Jian, Han Style, a double sword, a Tai Chi Link longsword, a replica Oddysseys, a short sword, dual sword, spear end. (12)

A Chinese Jian sword, the double-edged blade measuring approx. 75cm in length and housed in a lacquered scabbard Condition Report:Available upon request

A 19th century Chinese bamboo walking cane / sword stick.   The cane topped with an ebony clenched hand holding a scroll. Slight kink to the tip of the sword. A metal chain for suspension.

A Qing dynasty cash coin sword-shaped talisman. The coin sword consist of Qing dynasy era cash coin from Kangxi, Qianlong, Jiaqing and Daoguang. Measures approx. 35cm long (approx. 80 coins) Note: This sword is a type of Chinese numismatic charms that are a form of feng shui talisman that were primarily used in southern China to ward off evil spirits a. These coin-swords are also often used in Taoist rituals. Coin-swords are considered an "evil-warding sword" (辟邪剑). 

A FINE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE NIUWEIDAO OFFICER'S SWORD, 94cm long.

A FINE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE SWORD, with a wide engraved blade and fabric wrapped handle, 84cm long.

Zhou Dynasty (1046BC-256BC) A Chinese archaic sword. 55cm.

A selection of large Chinese polychrome buddha and sage etc.Condition report:Blue figure - sword handle missing, otherwise all appear ok.WE TAKE GREAT CARE in the accuracy of our condition reports and may record damage and restoration if obvious. The information is provided in good faith along with detailed photographs where requested and is for guidance only. However, this does not imply that there may not be further condition issues associated with the lot and we DO NOT provide any guarantee to the buyer.WE STRONGLY ADVISE BIDDERS TO EXAMINE PERSONALLY ANY LOT THEY ARE INTERESTED IN BEFORE THE AUCTION.

A vintage reproduction Chinese double handed sword straight sword (Jian). Gilt dome shaped pommel, wooden hilt and guard embossed with dragon and foliage. Double edged blade etched with dragon motifs. Measures approx 110cm.

A Chinese ceremonial Jian type sword and scabbard, having decorative copper fittings, with 67cm blade, overall length 97.5cm.

An early 20th century Chinese hudiedao butterfly sword and leather sheath, with 49cm and 52cm steel blades respectively, floral carved rosewood hilts and bronze guards.

ANTIQUE CHINESE BRONZE SWORD (TIP BROKEN)

A FINE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE NIUWEIDAO OFFICER'S SWORD, 94cm long.

A FINE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE SWORD, with a wide engraved blade and fabric wrapped handle, 84cm long.

A Chinese sword with steel blade and brass fittings, the wooden and bovine bone scabbard carved with figural decoration (l- 77cm)

Early 20th century Chinese long sword, 30" blade with engraved detail, snake skin bound grip and scabbard

A Chinese short sword, the straight double edge blade over a brass one piece hilt and grip with engraved decoration in a tortoise shell lacquered scabbard with brass mounts decorated en suite, blade length 41.5cm

Collection of Chinese Reverse Painted Glass Snuff Bottles. One with pairs of geishas either side. One with kingfisher and woodpecker. One with samurai warrior holding sword drinking tea and on other side man on horseback riding a mountain path in moonlight (3).

A re-enactment Chinese straight sword, with 27" blade, brass hilt and bone grip, with black leather scabbard, overall length 86cm.Condition Report: - Please note that this lot is not suitable for our in-house postage service.We would recommend booking a collection slot for this lot or contacting Mailboxes Etc for postage of this lot, their details can be found on https://www.adampartridge.co.uk/services/transport/

A Chinese Jian short sword featuring ribbed grip, brass pommel and brass mounts on tortoiseshell scabbard. Length of blade 40.5cm. CANNOT POST

A CHINESE SWORD AND SCABBARD

A vintage 20th century porcelain blanc de chine Chinese figurine. The figurine in the form of a Chinese Elder in tradition robes with steel sword on a naturalistic base. Measures approx. 24cm tall.

A FINE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE NIUWEIDAO OFFICER'S SWORD, 94cm long.

A FINE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE SWORD, with a wide engraved blade and fabric wrapped handle, 84cm long.

Chinese carved jade decorative sword guard. Of a pale jade with finely incised curling lines. Possibly emulating a taotie mask.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Length: 2 1/4 in x width: 5/8 in x depth: 5/8 in. Weight: 13.51 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.