photos from an temporary exhibition hosted in Arts&Crafts Museum of HangZhou,China

[Will M]

Originally Posted by sakimori

This sword was in the exhibition but was not unsheathed for reasons I don't know,but I happened to have the pictures of it and I decided to share them anyhow...I hope the owner won't blame me for post them without getting the permission--I ain't doing this for some sleazy cause after all(beside,he agreed to lend the sword to the museum and catalog of the exhibition might have more detailed photos anyway...)
Obviously this one is referring to hangers in the Europe and the pommel is very similar to ones in the SEA(mainly in the Philippine?)--Speaking of which,perhaps kindly members in the forum would introduce me some theory,essay or discussion about the whole face pommel thing?I don't think I've seen much face pommel in European samples(none,actually).Is this feature only gets common in the SEA?If so,is it developed from animal figured pommel of "cutachas"?
Though this might seems off the topic of the thread,I think it's better to finish this one before start another thread.For now,I'll have to beg your pardon and try to concentrate on the topic,to introduce all swords.
It would be great if you still willing to share your thoughts.

This sword displays British influence mid/late 1700's. The ball guard, pommel though a face and not a lion. The knuckle bow chain and blade fuller.

[sakimori]

Originally Posted by Will M

This sword displays British influence mid/late 1700's. The ball guard, pommel though a face and not a lion. The knuckle bow chain and blade fuller.

Yes Will you really reminded me of that style of swords. I was not thinking in the right direction, apparently. Thank you for your suggestion.

[sakimori]

A "straight sword" supposedly from north&west region of China's Ming dynasty, shows a clear and strong influence from Tibetan culture but yet being very unusual comparing to most of the swords from China and Tibet-- it was my first time to see something like it, anyway. The sword was considered to be one of the most precious exhibition among all, or something like that. It was shown in the advertisement at least.

[sakimori]

A saber with imported, German inscription blade. I forgot to take the photo of the whole sword for some reason, so I spent some time to find the category? album? of the exhibition, and took one from the publication.
I doubt if there's any inscription left to read...

[sakimori]

A restored sword from Yuan's dynasty. This kind of swords were mainly brought by regime from Mongolia. This exhibit strike me with it's rather inaccurate restore work...
Shamshir like, nomad influence, I'm sure a lot of members of the forum is familiar with this part, so I think I don't need to bother for any better restored example or antique. It's not a commonly found type, anyway.