A Huge Burmese Lance

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by asomotif

Unique, rare, I believe this without a doubt.

But beatiful ? not imho.

Hello Willem,

it's the question if we can call a weapon as beautiful since it's mainly worked for killing humans. I have maybe chosen the wrong word. The silver work is magnificent IMO.

Regards,
Detlef

[Nathaniel]

Fantastic piece, Charles! Love the variety in lance heads and orb/ disk/ ball decor. The silver beaded decorated sections above and between the disks looks high quality. I'm guessing the silverwork overall might be a step above the other two? The screw through the socket is curious makes you wonder if the tips were removed and later reattached in the UK long ago??? I'm guessing these are more ceremonial pieces, but could be used as well... would it be possible to see a picture of the butt spike? Curious that the butt section has a replacement of aluminium...a more economical local replacement...I know in SEA you do see aluminum or an alloy sometimes referred to as Miao silver, that isn't really silver, ie aluminium used in jewelry/decor...