| 1112 Tieh Chi - Iron Ruler 22.25" long Probably of the 19th or early 20th century. The stout iron bar with 13 Chinese inch markings (about 1 1/8 of an English inch) engraved on one side, provided with a simple iron guard & facetted pommel. The grip wrapped with rawhide. Very good condition. These weapons developed in areas where officials tried to ban the carrying of swords & muskets beginning in the KangXi era. Artisans & farmers began using the tool of their livelihood as weapons. $235
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