Lance Head
19th century (made)
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Watered steel trident with flamboyant outer tines and a straight central double-edged blade, all with thickened armour-piercing points. The long tapering socket is chiseled and faceted and decorated with panels of gold kuftkari
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Crucible forged steel, chiseled and decorated with gold kuftkari |
| Brief description | Middle East, Metalwork. Watered steel trident with flamboyant outer tines and a straight central double-edged blade, all with thickened armour-piercing points. The long tapering socket is chiselled and faceted and decorated with panels of gold kuftkari. Iran; Persian; Arms and armour. Inter-departmental transfer to MES, RF 2011/1170. |
| Physical description | Watered steel trident with flamboyant outer tines and a straight central double-edged blade, all with thickened armour-piercing points. The long tapering socket is chiseled and faceted and decorated with panels of gold kuftkari |
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| Accession number | 730-1889 |
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| Record created | December 3, 2002 |
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