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Spearhead (tombak)
Spearhead (tombak)
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Spearhead (tombak)

Region
Dateprobably 1700s
Mediumpattern-welded steel (pamor)
Dimensions49 cm (19 5/16 in.), 7 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.603
ProvenanceAnonymous gift to the Museum on February 1, 1934. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
Spearhead (tombak)
Java
perhaps 1700s
Keris (dagger)
Java
blade perhaps 1700s, grip probably late 1800s
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
about 800s
Kampilan (sword)
Philippines
1800s
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
Western Indian
1700–1750
Yataghan (sword)
dated 1795-1796; original manufacture possibly 1600s
Keris (dagger)
Java
hilt probably late 1800s, blade perhaps 1700s
Sheath for Keris
Java
late 1800s
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
French
possibly 900s–1300s
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
European
probably 1400s-1500s