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A SRI LANKAN PATISTHANAYA SPEARHEAD

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A very early example of the type, echoing the Hindu trisula form rather than the more typical Portuguese spontoon. The thickened tip of considerable size, the base and arms engraved overall with flowering vines and considerable traces of copper overlay, the tapering socket of octagonal section. Late 15th-early 16th century.Areas of corrosion.Overall length 34.8 cm. Condition IV

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