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Chinese halberd

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Heavy halberd or polearm made entirely of iron with a broad blade that resembles the shape of a glefe. The blade has a curved tip and an additional pointed protrusion on the back. A decorative line is engraved along the spine. Between the shaft and the blade is a round, solid guard plate, on which sits a brass decorative ring that is no longer fully preserved. The shaft is made of iron and is initially thickened at the end before ending in a point. Ornamentation is engraved at the end of the shaft. It is probably a form of the Chinese "Dadao". "Dadao" generally means "large sabre" and refers to various forms of weapons with large blades, from knives and swords to pole weapons. The best-known form of Chinese pole weapon is the "guandao". In addition to the round, solid parrying plate, the pointed end of the shaft and the heavy weight are typical of old Chinese Dadao pole weapons. These heavy weapons were used in particular for strength training and testing for soldiers.

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Cataloguing data

Object type
halberds
Dimensions
L 224 cm, dm 2.5 cm; L 63 cm (blade), W 12.5 cm (blade)
Material/Technique
Iron
Current location
Museum Ulm
Inventory number
0560/85

Provenance and sources

  • Production
    where
    People's Republic of China (?)

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Legal status metadata
CC0 1.0 DEED

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