Fantastic Dong Son Culture Openwork Handle Dagger

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre AD 1000: item #549402

This is a terrific example of an openwork handle bronze dagger from the Dong Son culture circa 300 BC. It has been a number of years since we have seen one of these for sale and this one is in particularly nice condition. It measures 315 mm and weighs 276 grams. There is some pitting in the bronze but the metal appears to be solid and stable. There are no signs of repair. Don't miss this opportunity to add one of these rare dagger types to your collection.

Dong Son Culture Bronze Dagger

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre AD 1000: item #549401

This is a bronze dagger from the Dong Son culture in ancient Southeast Asia. It measures roughly 263 mm and weighs 144 grams. It has a spectacular cuprite crystal patina on one side that I could not capture in the photos. There are also the remnants of a wood scabbard in the patina that should be visible in the photos.This piece has stable metal with a sculpted round handle and slender triangular blade. There are no signs of repair to this wonderful dagger.

Decorated Dian Culture Bronze Dagger

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre AD 1000: item #549399

This is an interesting and rare decorated bronze dagger dating to roughly 200 BC. There is some dispute as to whether it is from the Dian culture (what is now Yunnan Province in China) or the Dong Son culture in ancient Viet Nam. Regardless, I think you will agree that this is an exceptional example of ancient bronze weaponry. It has circular and linear geometric designs on the handle which are reminiscent of the Dong Son but the overall style and blade decoration are like some Dian culture piec... Click for details

Massive Dong Son Culture Bronze Sword

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre AD 1000: item #549397

This is one of the finest ancient bronze weapons we have seen in several years. This massive (375 mm and 650 grams) bronze sword is from the Dong Son Culture in ancient Southeast Asia. It dates to circa 300 BC. The metal is very solid and stable. The environment of Southeast Asia as well as the alloy content of these types of bronze weapons makes it extraordinary to find one in this magnificent state of preservation. It is also one of the largest such daggers on record. If you collect bronze wea... Click for details

Dong Son Culture Bronze Dagger

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre AD 1000: item #549395

This is a great little bronze dagger from the Dong Son culture in ancient southeast Asia. It dates to circa 300 BC. This is a fairly solid piece with no signs of repair and very solid, stable metal. The base of the hilt has some damage that should be visible in the photos. It measures roughly 193mm and weighs 81 grams. Daggers such as this are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Han Period Pottery Spear point

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre AD 1000: item #534558

This is an extremely rare spear point crafted from pottery and dating at least to the Han period of ancient China (circa 200 BC). It could be older than that but I am having difficulty locating references on these items. Stylistically the piece is likely from one of the minority cultures in Southeast Asian and the only other ones I have seen were attributed to the Dong Son. An interesting attribute of these pottery points is that when suspended from a string they make a very melodic tone when st... Click for details

Bayon, Khmer Bronze Very Long Curved Sword

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre 1492: item #531326
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This very long curved sword has a bronze hilt, a iron blade, bronze hand guard and cover. The hilt is delicately shaped like a circular band. The blade is forged iron and the cover made from wood and decorated with bronze and somewhat corroded. Iron is a major metal found within Khmer territory. A long sword is used as a slashing weapon (please email us for more photos).

Age: Khmer, Bayon style, circa 12th-13t... Click for details

Angkor Vat Style, Khmer Curved Knife with Bronze Hilt

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre 1492: item #497898
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Khmer curved knife with iron blade and bronze hilt. The blade is forged iron and somewhat corroded. Iron is a major metal found within Khmer territory. The hilt is decorated with carved striation band design.

Age: Cambodia, Angkor Vat period, circa 12th century
Measurement: Length 30 C.M. / Width 2.2 C.M. (size excluding stand) ... Click for details

Bronze Age Adze from the Thailand 700-400 B.C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre AD 1000: item #429211
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This is a unique and intriguing item. It's a bronze adze or votive axe. Origin - Thailand, Middle Period, Ban Chiang, circa 700-400 B.C.

Condition: Some minor loss to the butt, and a casting flaw in the blade, as seen, but survives in excellent condition.

Measures: 78 mm long and 60 mm wide.... Click for details

A Nice Elephant Dagger, Dong Son 300 B.C- 100 A.D

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons Pre AD 1000: item #372883
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This is a nice Dong Son Dagger with an Elephant with a rider on top of the elephant.

Time : Dong Son, 300 BC- 100AD.

Condition : In original found condition. Chip on the edge of the dagger. One arm and part of the elephant's tusk is missing. Please see detail on photo. ... Click for details