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What do you think of this IndoPersian spear point..
It lacks a lot of kofgari especially on one side .. It measures 41cm long the iron 20cm thank to all |
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Hi
I know nothing about this but I love how it looks The cobwebs in the socket are just perfect, did you rescue this piece from a neglected life? Well done Regards Ken |
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This looks like a Somali spearhead that has been embellished, for some reason.
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It looks Qajari ...Persian. 1785 to 1925. Weapons adorned in silver and or gold were often used for Parade.
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All the books I have on Persian arms have decorated spears, the designs are floral but are much more formal at the same time. Often contained in borders and sections or if the pattern covers the whole blade. The floral pattern is stiffer displaying less movement. It would be really good to explore these designs. I am thinking that the Islamic art that influenced European Art Nouveau patterns. The European Art Nouveau may well have had an influence on Persian pattern giving the feeling of movement that is so much part of Art Nouveau?
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It is a huge subject ...Please see https://books.google.com.om/books?id...ARMOUR&f=false |
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Its an odd bird...the form, (disregarding the motifs) has a Somali flavour, the motifs look somewhat Toledo Spain to me.
Gavin |
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Yes I found this piece completely rusty with this piece of stick stuck inside the sleeve |
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It look rather art nouveau to me. Europea, some kind of ceremonial pole arm. Shame it just the top.
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