PAIR OF INDIAN CHASED STEEL SPEAR BUTTS WITH BRASS FITTINGS

Ca. AD 1700�1900 A pair of Indian steel spear butts, each comprising an elongated, tapering shaft terminating in a sharply pointed spike. The upper sections are formed as hollow conical sockets, fitted with brass collars and embellished with incised geometric bands and undulating motifs. The lower sections are richly decorated with chased ornament arranged in vertical registers, featuring repeated elongated oval medallions enclosing intricate floral and vegetal patterns. Contrasting darkened recesses emphasise the decorative details, while the steel surfaces retain areas of oxidation and patination. These fittings were designed to be mounted at the lower ends of spear shafts, serving as counterweights and allowing the weapons to be planted upright in the ground Size: 39.5mm x mm; Weight: g Provenance: Private London collection; US art market, before 2000.

Estimate:$399.23

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