Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor

A CHINESE JI POLEARM

This auction ended on May 27, 2017.

Start price: $250

Estimated price: $500 - $600

Buyer's Premium: 24.9%

Sold for: $475

Description

Qing Dynasty, the handforged steel blade of characteristic form, with undulating blade and hook springing from a well-profiled tang, the gilded bronze socket wrought as a fully-modelled dragon’s head, the socket with molded rings. On its tapered teak haft. Mid-19th century. Light wear, gilding worn. Overall length 183.6 cm. Condition II