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1st February 2010, 01:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Kent
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G'day Gav,
thanks for the conclusive proof, I knew I had seen this design (coin) before and from memory believed I had seen it on an African weapon. Strangely, the first polearm has two bands of a zig zag design ....almost identical to the decoration on one of my African spears....go figure  .Gav, the likely use of lead for the hilt ...is this unusual for a Chinese piece ? Can we assume this is a 'temple' piece .... Kind Regards David |
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1st February 2010, 01:52 PM
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I would not assume anything, personally I think someone in recent times decided to put a handle on it. The piece to my knowledge serves no votive purpose. It is a good idea to use lead though, some sort of counter balance would be needed for a blade that long. If it was mine, I would do away with the handle and wrapping and display it for what i think it is, a nice example of a spear head. Gav |
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