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  Chinese long weapons rack

 

Vietnam

The kuandao (fig.) is often found in Chinese temples and shrines, as part of the Chinese long weapons rack.

 

Malaysia

The purpose of these weapons is to symbolically fight off evil. Being sheer allegorical arms they are often made of wood and sometimes in miniature.

 

  Chinese long weapons rack