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6th January 2011, 11:55 AM
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Who can give me......
more information of this lance/spear or?
Have searched this forum but could not find similar objects. Any info would be appreciated, thanks Njo. BTW Wish you all a happy and prosperous new year! Last edited by njo kesasar; 6th January 2011 at 12:04 PM. Reason: mistake in title (wanted to look bold) |
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6th January 2011, 12:35 PM
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i think this is a Ceylon spearhead called "Patisthanaya" Similar examples can be found in this post:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13072 hope this helps, A.Alnakkas |
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7th January 2011, 10:41 AM
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Patisthanaya
@A.Alnakkas
It certainly did, thanks! @Anyone Is there anything to tell about symbolism: birds (phoenixes), holes (eyes and mouth), etc etc? Njo |
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7th January 2011, 12:32 PM
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Hi,
The birds look like peacocks to me. Have seen these type of spears (more in ceremonial use) in some temples, noble houses too mostly in southern India. Regards, Bhushan |
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7th January 2011, 10:29 PM
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