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spear
(?)
;
point
(?)
Object Type
spear
(?)
point
(?)
Museum number
1868,0401.16
Description
An iron? spear head or point; a single sharp, square-sectioned pointed prong with a fluted hollow socket and engraved geometric designs at the base ot the point.
Cultures/periods
Iron Age
(Nilgiri Hills)
Production date
1-500
(?)
Production place
Made in:
Nilgiri Hills
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Nilgiri Hills
, Stone circle between Kunur and Kartari
Materials
iron
(?)
Technique
forged
engraved
Dimensions
Length:
18.10 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Walhouse 1873 / On Some Formerly Existing Antiquities On The Nilgiris
(p. 277 (fig. 2.1))
Location
Not on display
Associated places
Associated with:
Nilgiri Hills
Acquisition name
Donated by:
M J Walhouse Esq, FRAS
Acquisition date
1868
Department
Asia
Registration number
1868,0401.16
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
1880.625
(OA temporary register '1880')