Blood spearhead, South India, 17th centurySteel, curved double-edged blade with central rib, heel decorated with a symmetrical composition of two makaras flanking a central finial. Blade set on a tubular end marked with four convex rings, one topped by a pearl ring, the others framed with engraved ovals. Traces of golden patina. Length : 40,5 cmSlight damages , traces of rust. For a comparative work, see Runjeet Singh, Treasures from Asian Armouries, Maastricht, TEFAF, 7-15 March 2020, n°10, pp. 30-31. A spearhead sang, South India, 17th century