Art of Swords

Sword
/sôrd/
Noun
1. A weapon consisting typically of a long, straight or slightly curved, pointed blade having one or two cutting edges and set into a hilt.
2. An instrument of death or destruction.

European Ceremonial Pike

  • Dated: probably 17th century 

This is an old German or Swiss Spear or polearm. The thick steel blade is pierced through with designs, the facetted collar fitted onto a long facetted wooden pole covered with aged fabric and decorated with brass studs. The shaft top is decorated by a large braided tassel.

Source: © 2013 Ashoka Arts

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