I’m glad this topic came up as I hope someone here can help me identify these Asian pieces...?
Sorry for my poor quality camera & pictures...
But first, what I believe to be a c1575 Northern European Halbard and a c1600 Venetian Glaive (or Fauchard after G. C. Stone).
The Glaive has crudely done engraving with a military theme on both sides- Crossed weapons, 3/4 suit of armor,
shield, battle drum, etc. And bird of prey heads on the back side “hooks”
And the Asian stuff- One is clearly a ceremonial piece of some sort and made of brass. I think perhaps it’s meant to represent a stylized battle axe.
And the other has engraving and a unusual faceted ball & socket feature(?)
I haven’t been able to find any thing on line about these except for a unexplained auction photo of a similar piece to the brass one. Any insight on these would be greatly appreciated, Thanks in advance!
-Kirk