Not on display

Spear Head

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Chiseled watered steel blade with a medial rib and decorated with an animal combat in gold kuftkari on the back of the blade. Mounted on a long tapering socket chiseled and faceted and decorated with panels of gold kuftkari

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Crucible forged steel, chiseled and decorated with gold kuftkari
Brief description
Middle East, Metalwork. Chiselled watered steel blade with a medial rib and decorated with an animal combat in gold kuftkari on the back of the blade. Mounted on a long tapering socket 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
Chiseled watered steel blade with a medial rib and decorated with an animal combat in gold kuftkari on the back of the blade. Mounted on a long tapering socket chiseled and faceted and decorated with panels of gold kuftkari
Dimensions
  • Length: 42cm
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Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
725-1889

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Record createdDecember 3, 2002
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