Islamic lance head for I.D. & translation

colin henshaw · 26th July 2009, 02:20 PM

Hi

I have had this for years, but never really knew what it was - possibly Persian ?

Could anyone please assist with identification and maybe with translation of the inscription...

Many thanks.

(sorry slight hiccup)

ALEX · 28th July 2009, 01:13 PM

Colin,
Nice spear head. Indo-Persian for sure, and does look 19th Century Persian. Although its shape of typical Qajar form, the writing style is quite unusual for the type ... but I'd still attribute it to the late 19th Century Qajar period.
I like the double-groove feature, and would not be surprised if the blade is of wootz steel (I'd definitely test-etch it, Colin).
The Koranic writing goes like this: "Don't consider those killed (in the name of God) to be dead. They are alive with their God sustaining them".

colin henshaw · 29th July 2009, 11:01 AM

Many thanks for the information, Alex.

Regards
Colin

Dom · 16th August 2009, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colin henshaw

and maybe with translation of the inscription...

Hi Colin
my background it's not enought to tell you something about his identification
only, I may confirm what Alex told you

part from the Holy Quran
- surah 3 : "The Family of 'Iran"
- verse 169 Think not of those who are slain in Allah.s way as dead. Nay, they live, finding their sustenance in the presence of their Lord

à +

Dom

colin henshaw · 16th August 2009, 06:51 PM

Many thanks Dom.

Regards
Colin

26th July 2009, 02:20 PM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	Islamic lance head for I.D. & translation Hi I have had this for years, but never really knew what it was - possibly Persian ? Could anyone please assist with identification and maybe with translation of the inscription... Many thanks. (sorry slight hiccup) Attached Images

28th July 2009, 01:13 PM	#2
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Colin, Nice spear head. Indo-Persian for sure, and does look 19th Century Persian. Although its shape of typical Qajar form, the writing style is quite unusual for the type ... but I'd still attribute it to the late 19th Century Qajar period. I like the double-groove feature, and would not be surprised if the blade is of wootz steel (I'd definitely test-etch it, Colin). The Koranic writing goes like this: "Don't consider those killed (in the name of God) to be dead. They are alive with their God sustaining them".

29th July 2009, 11:01 AM	#3
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	Many thanks for the information, Alex. Regards Colin

16th August 2009, 06:51 PM	#5
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	Many thanks Dom. Regards Colin