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15th December 2023, 04:49 AM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Aussie Bush
Posts: 4,195
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Old Asian spear ?Chinese ?Mainland SE Asia
This one appeared on an online auction that is now finished. I placed an early, "somewhat interested" bid, but the bidding blew right past me for a final price that seemed surprising. This one seems to have some significant age, with a dark patina. The base of the spearhead has the head of what appears to be a dragon, with a wavy blade protruding from its mouth and ending in a straight "dagger" tip. The length of the spearhead is about 13 in. Wooden shaft and an iron collar holding the head in the shaft. Overall length 82 inches.
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15th December 2023, 12:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2022
Posts: 48
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Not an expert here, but wow what a great piece!
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15th December 2023, 10:08 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Russia, Moscow
Posts: 370
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In my opinion, this is “shemao” 蛇矛 - “snake spear” from the Chinese Shrine.
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