Mystery Spear

Peter Andeweg · 22nd March 2020, 02:58 PM

It's a Chinese spearhead. Likely Ming period (1368-1644).
The form is typical for this period, but they were also manufactured later on in the same style. Yours looks old enough for late Ming IMHO.

Regards, Peter

Philip · 23rd March 2020, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Andeweg

It's a Chinese spearhead. Likely Ming period (1368-1644).
The form is typical for this period, but they were also manufactured later on in the same style. Yours looks old enough for late Ming IMHO.

Regards, Peter

I agree, Peter, with the continuity of style over two dynasties. Re appearance of age, it would depend to a large extent on where it's been all these years. As our experience with Western edged weapons go, dagger that has been preserved for centuries in an aristocrat's armory will look a lot "newer" than a bayonet that has been buried in a field or been rusting away in a barn since the Franco-Prussian War.

David · 24th March 2020, 07:51 PM

Thanks for adding your opinions Peter and and Philip. My friend should be very pleased to hear your thoughts.

22nd March 2020, 02:58 PM	#1
Peter Andeweg Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Vlissingen, Netherlands Posts: 71	It's a Chinese spearhead. Likely Ming period (1368-1644). The form is typical for this period, but they were also manufactured later on in the same style. Yours looks old enough for late Ming IMHO. Regards, Peter

24th March 2020, 07:51 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Thanks for adding your opinions Peter and and Philip. My friend should be very pleased to hear your thoughts.