Not on display

Lance Head

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

Bi-furcated watered steel lance head, with flamboyant tines. The long tapering socket is 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. Bi-furcated watered steel lance head, with flamboyant tines. 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
Bi-furcated watered steel lance head, with flamboyant tines. The long tapering socket is chiseled and faceted and decorated with panels of gold kuftkari
Dimensions
  • Length: 62cm
  • Across head width: 5cm
Marks and inscriptions
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Collection
Accession number
728-1889

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Record createdDecember 3, 2002
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