Weapons of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

Location:Corridor rooms to the south of the Belvedere of Spreading Righteousness (Hongyi ge)

Dates: 2005-11-01 through 2015-01-01

Established and ruled with horsemanship and archery, the Qing dynasty relied on weapons. Bows and arrows were primary, representing the so-called cold arms. Firearms became popular during the Kangxi reign (1662-1722) and played an important role in subsequent wars. Three sections - Reviewing Troops, Hunting, and Weaponry - display seventy artifacts including armor, saddles, horsewhips, equestrienne archery, bow and arrow containers, deer whistles, spears, guns, and cannons.