The Ring-Headed Qianqiu Sword is a handcrafted full tang Chinese collector sword featuring the ancient ring-headed pommel design — named Qianqiu (Thousand Autumns) to evoke the timeless, enduring quality of a sword that transcends generations. A piece of classical Chinese sword tradition at its most refined. Ships from US warehouse.
Qianqiu — A Thousand Autumns
Qianqiu means a thousand autumns — a classical Chinese expression for an immense span of time, used to evoke the timeless, enduring quality of things that transcend individual lifetimes. The phrase a thousand autumns and ten thousand generations is one of the most common expressions of lasting legacy in Chinese culture. The Qianqiu name gives this sword a quality of classical, timeless authority.
Ring-Headed Pommel — The Ancient Design
The ring-headed pommel is one of the most ancient features of Chinese sword design — appearing on swords from the Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) onward. The ring serves both functional and symbolic purposes: preventing the hand from slipping, and symbolizing completeness and the cyclical nature of time. On the Qianqiu sword, the ring pommel perfectly complements the name — the circle of the ring echoing the endless cycle of the thousand autumns.
Who Is This For?
Collectors drawn to classical Chinese sword tradition and timeless symbolism
Chinese sword enthusiasts seeking a ring-pommel collector piece under $190
Display collectors who want a commanding 2.5kg classical Chinese centerpiece
Gift buyers seeking a meaningful Chinese collector sword with enduring symbolic depth
Ships from US local warehouse — fast domestic delivery. For collectors and adults 18+ only.
