Old Asian spear ?Chinese ?Mainland SE Asia

Ian · 15th December 2023, 04:49 AM

This one appeared on an online auction that is now finished. I placed an early, "somewhat interested" bid, but the bidding blew right past me for a final price that seemed surprising. This one seems to have some significant age, with a dark patina. The base of the spearhead has the head of what appears to be a dragon, with a wavy blade protruding from its mouth and ending in a straight "dagger" tip. The length of the spearhead is about 13 in. Wooden shaft and an iron collar holding the head in the shaft. Overall length 82 inches.

Comments and thoughts?

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15th December 2023, 04:49 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,194	Old Asian spear ?Chinese ?Mainland SE Asia This one appeared on an online auction that is now finished. I placed an early, "somewhat interested" bid, but the bidding blew right past me for a final price that seemed surprising. This one seems to have some significant age, with a dark patina. The base of the spearhead has the head of what appears to be a dragon, with a wavy blade protruding from its mouth and ending in a straight "dagger" tip. The length of the spearhead is about 13 in. Wooden shaft and an iron collar holding the head in the shaft. Overall length 82 inches. Comments and thoughts? . Attached Images