Spearhead

probably Deccan, 17th century

Overall length
57 cm

Materials
Indian wootz

Origin
North India

Dating
Deccan, 17th century

Provenance
Mony Linz-Einstein Collection

A big, heavy spearhead of an exceptional design. The socket is chiseled with a seamless pattern and has some faint remains of red paint in the cavities. The blade is made of Indian wootz and probably scarf welded to the socket. Double edge-grooves converging towards the tip attribute to the the spears' powerful appearance. The blade is 38mm wide. Very good condition.

REFERENCES

Fateh Prakash Palace Museum, Chittorgarh
Bikaner Junagarh Fort Museum

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