Description:

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, ca. 1736 to 1795 CE. A fascinating ensemble of 4 iron spear tips, each presenting a conical socket and a pointed tip. The Qianlong Emperor, fifth of the Qing dynasty, expanded China and its influence through a number of border wars including seating the Dalai Lama as ruler of Tibet with a Chinese garrison for support. The rebels of the Lhasa riot were subdued, gathered and sliced to death (also known as death by a thousand cuts). The Chinese spear (qiang) was one of the four major Chinese weapons along with the staff, saber and straight sword. The spear was fundamental to Chinese military success though the rarity of surviving examples belies its role. Surviving examples are almost invariably heavily patinated as seen in these examples. Size of largest: 12.9" L x 1.8" W (32.8 cm x 4.6 cm)

Provenance: private Parker, Colorado, USA collection

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  • Condition: Some bending to areas as well as flaking and abrasions to surface, commensurate with age. Otherwise, all are intact with a heavy patina throughout.

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