A Spear-head

SKU: 
346
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IRAN - PERSIA

Made of Iron, with tongue-shaped blade of flattened lens section, broadening at the base into two short side-wings; the blade, engraved with a pattern of foliage and stylized ornaments on both faces; conical, round socket, with moulded ring about its middle and a long spike of square section to be inserted in the (missing) wooden staff.
A weapon of rare typology, known to be used either for hunting or war, dating to the late 17th - early 18th century, inspired by similar, European staff-weapons; excellent condition.
Full length 59,0 cm, the blade 48,0 cm. II

Shop ID: 
ENZ1
Low estimate: 
500.00 EUR
high estimate: 
1000.00EUR