Description:

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 18th to 19th century CE. A massive iron trident head for a pole arm often referred to as a "tiger trident," or "tiger fork," known in Chinese as "hu cha." The crescent shaped arms are cast separately with a central socket opening and mounted over the central spike shaft. The main spike and arms are slender, but have a long reach; it is believed that this type of polearm developed in southern China from pitchforks that evolved into livestock protection / hunting tigers and self-defense. By the Qing Dynasty they were used as martial arts and military issued weapons and were widely used in armed conflicts such as the Boxer Rebellion. Size: 19.5" W x 34.5" H (49.5 cm x 87.6 cm)

Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA

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#154822

  • Condition: Rivet that secured the horizontal arms is missing and arms are loose and removable. Otherwise excellent condition with a rich patina on surface.

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