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Old 15th December 2023, 04:49 AM   #1
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Default Old Asian spear ?Chinese ?Mainland SE Asia

This one appeared on an online auction that is now finished. I placed an early, "somewhat interested" bid, but the bidding blew right past me for a final price that seemed surprising. This one seems to have some significant age, with a dark patina. The base of the spearhead has the head of what appears to be a dragon, with a wavy blade protruding from its mouth and ending in a straight "dagger" tip. The length of the spearhead is about 13 in. Wooden shaft and an iron collar holding the head in the shaft. Overall length 82 inches.

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Old 15th December 2023, 12:30 PM   #2
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Not an expert here, but wow what a great piece!
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Old 15th December 2023, 10:08 PM   #3
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In my opinion, this is “shemao” 蛇矛 - “snake spear” from the Chinese Shrine.
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