Sri Lankan Patisthanaya

dimsyboy · 11th December 2024, 03:06 AM

Hi All,

I've been a long term viewer and gained so much knowledge via this forum.

I came across an item recently and couldn't find any information about it.
I would like to know more about this item and it's origin and authenticity.

Any input highly appriciated.

Thanks
D

dimsyboy · 28th December 2024, 07:30 AM

Few more examples and details I found.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/748043

ausjulius · 30th December 2024, 04:37 PM

Hi, it's a cast iron reproduction. Probably European made.i have also seen Indonesian cast iron reproductions of similar inreicate spears and also dagger blades too.

Ian · Today, 04:56 AM

dimsboy,

Your original post looks virtually identical to the example in the Met link you posted. I think your OP has been silver plated at some time, some of which has been lost at the end of the hilt. If this is yours, congratulations on a very nice find. You might want to look at the end of the hilt to see if the pattern number, 3849, is visible.

11th December 2024, 03:06 AM	#1
dimsyboy Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Posts: 2	Sri Lankan Patisthanaya Hi All, I've been a long term viewer and gained so much knowledge via this forum. I came across an item recently and couldn't find any information about it. I would like to know more about this item and it's origin and authenticity. Any input highly appriciated. Thanks D Attached Images

28th December 2024, 07:30 AM	#2
dimsyboy Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Posts: 2	Few more examples and details I found. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/748043 Attached Images

30th December 2024, 04:37 PM	#3
ausjulius Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: musorian territory Posts: 434	Hi, it's a cast iron reproduction. Probably European made.i have also seen Indonesian cast iron reproductions of similar inreicate spears and also dagger blades too.

Today, 04:56 AM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,260	dimsboy, Your original post looks virtually identical to the example in the Met link you posted. I think your OP has been silver plated at some time, some of which has been lost at the end of the hilt. If this is yours, congratulations on a very nice find. You might want to look at the end of the hilt to see if the pattern number, 3849, is visible.