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Maharashtra [India]

Spear (barcha) nineteenth century

Steel, cane, textiles | 340.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 37912

Ballroom, Sandringham House

Description

A spear or barcha with a steel blade in a tubular socket, heavily fringed; cane shaft lacquered with spiral bands to the balance, the grip bound with spiral bands of red and yellow cloth; partly-gilt steel butt consisting of a long spike with two fluted melon shaped projections.

Provenance

Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76 at Indore.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Maharashtra [India]
(nationality)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Steel, cane, textiles

steel, cane (plant material), textiles

lacquered

Measurements

340.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Arms and Armour
Object type(s)
weapons and ammunition
weapons
edged weapons
staff weapons
spears
lances

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