Mystery Spear

David · 16th March 2020, 04:23 AM

Hey folks. Asking for a friend. Anyone recognize this spear and have a possible origin and time frame?

David · 16th March 2020, 05:03 AM

Here are a couple more photos that might be helpful.

sabertasche · 16th March 2020, 05:15 AM

Hi David, I am no expert but to me it looks Chinese.

Greg

Rick · 16th March 2020, 05:40 AM

I think it may be Chinese also David.
That looks like a Native American basket it is poised upon.

David · 16th March 2020, 06:05 AM

Thanks so far guys. Any ideas about age?

Rick · 16th March 2020, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by David

Thanks so far guys. Any ideas about age?

You tell me.

David · 16th March 2020, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Any provenance from the owner?

Nope, just something he can across in an antique shop.

mahratt · 16th March 2020, 06:05 AM

Hello David.

This is undoubtedly a Chinese spear. I like.

16th March 2020, 04:23 AM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	Mystery Spear Hey folks. Asking for a friend. Anyone recognize this spear and have a possible origin and time frame? Attached Images

16th March 2020, 05:03 AM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	Here are a couple more photos that might be helpful. Attached Images

16th March 2020, 05:15 AM	#3
sabertasche Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 149	Hi David, I am no expert but to me it looks Chinese. Greg

16th March 2020, 05:40 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	I think it may be Chinese also David. That looks like a Native American basket it is poised upon.

16th March 2020, 06:05 AM	#5
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	Thanks so far guys. Any ideas about age?

16th March 2020, 06:05 AM	#8
mahratt Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Russia Posts: 1,042	Hello David. This is undoubtedly a Chinese spear. I like.