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19th October 2016, 05:55 PM
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Classic Ceylonese/Sinhalese Patisthanaya Polearm
The Sinhalese patisthanya is a polearm not often encountered, especially with a haft in this near excellent condition. This one is huge at 7ft.8in. with a head that is 15in. overall, with an 8.5in. double fullered blade. This one is rather plain. More decorative examples of these pole arm heads can be seen in Stone's Glossary....Figure 623. The haft here is magnificent, painted in red, gold, and black in circular and triangular motifs. These colors and patterns are generally associated with the city of Kandy.
While many of these are considered ceremonial, this one is fully combat capable with a thick blade and a socket firmly riveted onto the haft. Note the stylized monster motifs at the bottom of the blade. |
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19th October 2016, 06:56 PM
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Absolutely beautiful Charles.
I wonder if patisthanya could be derived from the word partisan. |
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19th October 2016, 08:36 PM
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Congratulations with your beautiful pole arm!
It reminded me at a weapon rack in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, donated to J.C. Baud in 1834. |
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19th October 2016, 09:51 PM
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20th October 2016, 09:48 AM
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20th October 2016, 11:15 AM
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It's still there.
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19th October 2016, 10:35 PM
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