Spear head nineteenth century

Steel and gold | 23.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 37949

Description

A steel spear-head, gold damascened, with a short flat blade and long tubular socket.

Provenance

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

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 and gold

steel, gold

damascened

Measurements

23.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Arms and Armour
Object type(s)
components
weapon components
spearheads
Places

Place of Production

Punjab [India]

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