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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
These scrolled loops are indeed very uncharacteristic for a weapon intended for penetration it would seem, so the idea of palace guards with more decorative forms seemed likely.
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The loops look like they might have originally carried bells, or at least jingle-jangle rings. I have an Indian fancy spearhead with jingle-jangle rings (alas, I don't have a good photo at the moment; a bad one is attached), which helped those thoughts along.
Penetration as far as the loops is plenty - no need for anything more. I don't believe they have any impact on its use in fighting.