Spear (Bhala)

Unknown1560 AD

National Museum - New Delhi
New Delhi , India

A long wooden spear inlaid with ivory chips all over is seen here. Leaf-shaped blade has a shank into which the shafts in inserted. It was more a ceremonial piece than a weapon of actual warfare.

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Title: Spear (Bhala)
Creator: Unknown
Creator Nationality: Indian
Date Created: 1560 AD
Location: Rajasthan, India
Physical Dimensions: h385 cm (WIthout cover)
Type: Arms & Armour
Rights: National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi
Style: Indian Arms & Armor Art
Place Part Of: India

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