Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Polearm Halberd a jǐ (戟)

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Antique, Chinese Qing dynasty period (1644 -1912) large bronze processional elaborate polearm halberd head called a jǐ (戟) constructed of several separate bronze elements joined together.

A large, handmade, central leaf shape blade chiseled with a floral design and flanked by two crescentic blades is inserted and secured with solder in an elaborate socket.
The socket comprises two elements: a turned-on lathe baluster shape socket and the cast and hand-chiseled finial in the shape of a horned Qiulong dragon, connected and secured with solder.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 69 cm. (27.17 inches)
WEIGHT: 1.724 kg (3.8 pounds)


CONDITION: In good condition considering its age to be over 100 years, showing its age and usage.

During the Qing dynasty, people who held a high office were often accompanied by an entourage, carrying a diversity of traditional Chinese arms as emblems of their rank and power. It is a tradition that goes back a long time, and originally these men were probably actual guards.
When firearms had taken a more prominent role in warfare in the late Qing dynasty, these arms were often purely ceremonial pieces. They could be made of painted wood, pewter, brass, or bronze.

Item Details

Reference #:
ES1108
Quantity
1
Category
Militaria & Weapons
SubCategory
Banners & Standards
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
Qing Dynasty
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
good
Material