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thinreadline 11th January 2023 03:14 PM
Chinese polearm ??
 
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I picked this up recently from a house clearance in Wales . I was guessing that it is some kind of Chinese pole arm but would appreciate info from those more expert in the field . It is 2.3 meters overall with a blade approx 75 cm long including the socket .

Ren Ren 11th January 2023 07:17 PM
This item does not come from mainland China. Possibly from the area of the Malacca Strait or close lands.

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 (Post 278158)
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 (Post 278166)
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


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