Question of Spear origins

Gavin Nugent · 6th May 2011, 11:27 AM

The unusual form prompted me enough to add it to the spear collection.

The thrusting tip does have some similarities to Song Dynasty spear heads but that's all I have turned up thus far.

Any one aware of the origins of this spear? An ID would be appreciated.

It is 8'6", the butt is a bronze cap and that's all I know other than the tip looks slightly off centre and the patina is very old. At the tip, I see a hint of an exposed tang going in to the wood but I am uncertain if this is so or if it is just age timber looking this way.

The images are the best I can do for now.

Gav

6th May 2011, 11:27 AM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Question of Spear origins The unusual form prompted me enough to add it to the spear collection. The thrusting tip does have some similarities to Song Dynasty spear heads but that's all I have turned up thus far. Any one aware of the origins of this spear? An ID would be appreciated. It is 8'6", the butt is a bronze cap and that's all I know other than the tip looks slightly off centre and the patina is very old. At the tip, I see a hint of an exposed tang going in to the wood but I am uncertain if this is so or if it is just age timber looking this way. The images are the best I can do for now. Gav Attached Images Last edited by freebooter; 6th May 2011 at 11:52 AM.