Pair of spears (barcha) nineteenth century

Steel, wood, iron | 130.40 x 4.0 x 2.1 cm (whole object) | RCIN 38053

Description

Pair of spears or barcha with a flat, steel, lozenge-shaped blade and a short rosewood shaft with a long four-sided iron spike.

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, wood, iron

steel, wood, iron

Measurements

130.40 x 4.0 x 2.1 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Arms and Armour
Object type(s)
weapons
edged weapons
staff weapons
spears
javelins
Places

Place of Production

Assam [India]

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