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16th February 2018, 07:27 PM
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Indo-persian spearhead patterned steel?
Hi,
So this is my first time posting. I'd just like an opinion on this spearhead I recently bought at auction. Overall length is 42cm and the socket appears to be brass with traces of silver(?). The blade has some patterning that I'd obviously like to think is wootz, but I'm also not too optimistic, because the workmanship seems a bit too rough in places. Any suggestions would be welcome, thanks! |
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16th February 2018, 09:45 PM
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It is certainly wootz, congratulations!
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17th February 2018, 09:27 AM
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Great to hear, thanks!
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17th February 2018, 06:18 PM
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Welcome to the forum!
 Kai |
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17th February 2018, 11:27 PM
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Welcome!
Congratulations for this piece! Great and rare find.
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18th February 2018, 12:55 AM
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There was so much wootz produced in India, that even bladesmiths with less than stellar credentials used it.
Congratulations! Nice spearhead. |
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