Medals and Coins, Arms and Armour - 22nd June 2021

Lot 238

A pair of Chinese maces or sword breakers (tau kien)

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £400

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Description

A pair of Chinese maces or sword breakers (tau kien), tapering iron shafts 21 in., hollow square-section for the upper 15.5 in.; brass mounted hilts with dragon head collars, shagreen grips, and segmented pommels. [2]