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 · 2nd January 2025, 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.

dimsyboy · Today, 06:28 AM

Hi Ian,

There is no pattern numbers at the end of the hilt. I've done the magnet test and it's definitly cast iron.

I'm wondering how old these are. And how many currently available. Here is another photo I found.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

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: 3	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: 3	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.

2nd January 2025, 04:56 AM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,265	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.