China, a short bronze sword with much of original

East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A fabulous example of a short sword known as a duan jian that exhibits a classic form, all formed from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue

East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A beautiful example of a short sword known as a duan jian that is mold-cast from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The sligh

East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A lovely short sword - known as a duan jian - that is cast from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The stocky sword features

East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A handsome example of a short sword known as a duan jian that is mold-cast from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The stocky

East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A short sword - known as a duan jian - that is cast from bronze via the lost wax technique. The stocky sword features a double-edged blade

Ancient Greek Bronze Short Sword Circa 1600 – 800 BC Ancient Greek Bronze Short Sword. This item has been professionally cleaned to show original details, and includes a lifetime authenticity certif

Ancient Greek Bronze Short Sword Circa 1600 – 800 BC Ancient Greek Bronze Short Sword. This item has been professionally cleaned to show original details, and includes a lifetime authenticity certif

China, Warring States Period, 475 to 221 BCE. This is a gorgeous, well-preserved bronze short sword with a round pommel and small guard. A bronze sword made during the Warring States Period is actuall

East Asia, probably China, end of the first millennium BCE. This is a bronze-hilted iron short sword with a beautiful stacked disc design on the handle. This sword was probably made solely to be a gra

Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. One of the finer sword blades we have handled from this area. Almost triangular blade with short insertion tang, two rivet holes, one with original ri

China, Han Dynasty, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. This is a decorated bronze hilt from a short sword with a flame-like shape to the guard, a grip with a bumpy surface that makes it pleasing to hold, and a di

SWING-HANDLE HAND WARMER (MADE IN CHINA) AND WAKIZASHI STYLE BRONZE HANDLED SWORD. DECORATED BLADE AND BRONZE HANDLE WITH MIXED METAL (GOLD AND SILVER) DESIGN. 8 1/2" TOTAL LENGTH. PLEASE READ CAREFUL

China, Qin Dynasty, ca. 220 to 206 BCE. This is a beautiful example of a long, thin sword, known as a jian, with an iron blade and tang and a sloping, trapezoidal guard. The original shape of the swor

China, bronze sword, heavy patina throughout with bordered edges and carved jade ornament in a floral design at the top of the handle and the top of the cover. Length 22 3/4 in.

Japanese Short Sword with Original Metal Scabbard. Fully Signed. Circa 2nd World War. Condition: Generally Good, Sold As Is. Dimensions: L- 21". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note th

One handmade bronze sword with original scabbard (Dragon Patterns); Length: 44.5cm (17.5inch); Width:5cm (2inch);

Japanese Short Sword with Original Wood Scabbard and Leather Holster. Fully Signed. Circa 2nd World War. Condition: Generally Good, Sold As Is. Dimensions: L- 21". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY H

A Fine and rare late 19th to early 20th century short sword and original scabbard. The scabbard thinly carved wood covered in animal hide and attached with old tacks. embellished with hammered brass s

Ancient Central Europe, Danube River Basin, Hallstatt culture, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1400 to 1100 BCE. A rare and finely preserved sword forged from bronze with ribbed handle beneath a discoidal pommel

Northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Stunning and rare bronze short sword from this culture known for their fine bronze work. Shortish in length with long tap

Ancient Greece, Mycenaean Period, ca. 1200 to 1100 BCE. A rare example of a forged-bronze short sword blade of lengthy form. The T-shaped tang features 6 perforations meant to hold decorative rivets o

Northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Rare bronze short sword from this culture known for their fine bronze work. Shortish in length with long tapered blade wi

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A cast-bronze short sword with a sturdy blade bearing sharpened edges and a raised midrib on both sides. The grooves in the

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A lost-wax cast bronze short sword, with handle and blade cast from different alloys. The blade is wide, with a broad, flat ridge,