Question of Spear origins

Gavin Nugent · 10th May 2011, 02:50 PM

No takers...guesses...points of interest for further research?

Nathaniel · 10th May 2011, 04:41 PM

That is a hard one Gavin. Not much info out there on Chinese polearms or pole arms in general so much attention usually goes towards swords, knives, and guns.

Nathaniel · 10th May 2011, 04:45 PM

Song dynasty spear. Any pictures or references?

Is the spear very heavy? Does it seem like the tang runs far into the shaft....perhaps through the entire piece?

Nathaniel · 10th May 2011, 04:45 PM

How long is the spear head?

Gavin Nugent · 11th May 2011, 03:42 AM

Thanks Nathaniel,

I will know more on the length of the head when in hand some time away.
There is so little info on spears in general unless they're African, that I find unusual versions very interesting and the numbers at home are growing.
I do not think this is Chinese at all, just noting similar shaping to the head. The bronze butt is similar to Moro profiles but the large dome centre at the very end I can not recall seeing nor does the tip form fit Moro regions to my eyes.
Note too the thicker base area and tapering to the head, this too may indicate region

Gav

katana · 11th May 2011, 12:57 PM

Gav,
this could be a lance....the POB would be a good indication (once you have it 'in hand' )

Interesting piece

Regards David

10th May 2011, 02:50 PM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	BUMP! No takers...guesses...points of interest for further research?

11th May 2011, 03:42 AM	#5
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Length Thanks Nathaniel, I will know more on the length of the head when in hand some time away. There is so little info on spears in general unless they're African, that I find unusual versions very interesting and the numbers at home are growing. I do not think this is Chinese at all, just noting similar shaping to the head. The bronze butt is similar to Moro profiles but the large dome centre at the very end I can not recall seeing nor does the tip form fit Moro regions to my eyes. Note too the thicker base area and tapering to the head, this too may indicate region Gav

10th May 2011, 04:41 PM	#2
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	That is a hard one Gavin. Not much info out there on Chinese polearms or pole arms in general so much attention usually goes towards swords, knives, and guns.

10th May 2011, 04:45 PM	#3
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Song dynasty spear. Any pictures or references? Is the spear very heavy? Does it seem like the tang runs far into the shaft....perhaps through the entire piece?

11th May 2011, 12:57 PM	#6
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Gav, this could be a lance....the POB would be a good indication (once you have it 'in hand' ) Interesting piece Regards David