Spearhead (Mdung Rtse), 17th–18th century, Tibetan, Iron, gold, silver, L. 18 1/4 in. ( cm), Shafted Weapons, This spearhead

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Spearhead (Mdung Rtse), 17th–18th century, Tibetan, Iron, gold, silver, L. 18 1/4 in. ( cm), Shafted Weapons, This spearhead was probably made for use by an oracle, or in another ceremony or ritual involving the propitiation of a deity, as indicated by its form and decoration, and particularly by the prominently placed word kyai, written in a Tibetan script

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Size: 3602px × 6068px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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