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1884.19.220

Spear of thick diameter bamboo with two iron spikes. One is ornamented with globular ornaments, and the other has a square head. [MOBB [OPS move] 8/8/2018]


1884.19.220

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spear of thick diameter bamboo with two iron spikes. One is ornamented with globular ornaments, and the other has a square head. [MOBB [OPS move] 8/8/2018]
Geographical reference
Mararashtra Gujarat
Cultural groups
Maratha
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1862
Date collected
By 1862
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Iron Metal, Process Socketed, Process Decorated, Process Nailed
Dimensions
Length: max 3928 mm, Diameter: max 72 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.19.220 PR Cat other PR nos: 839

Search terms: Weapon, Spear