Jerid (Horseman's Javelin)
Culture
Persian
Cultureor possibly
Western Indian
Date1600s–1700s
Mediumsteel with gold false damascening (koft-gari)
Dimensions80 × 4 × 2 cm (31 1/2 × 1 9/16 × 13/16 in.)
Weight: 14 oz.
Weight: 14 oz.
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.407
DescriptionHead of X-shaped cross section. Shaft with spiral fluting at grip, with koftgari panels of volute scrolling above and below. Shaft hollow, head soldered to shaft. Flat cartouche-like tail bearing koftgari decoration and inscription.The hollow shaft ratlles from something inside, sounds and feels like some kind of rod along the length of the shaft. This may be a deliberate feature; cf. WAM 2014.462.
ProvenancePurchased by Museum from American Art Association, Anderson Galleries (NYC), Macomber sale, December 10-12, 1936 (lot #319). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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