Spear (Mdung)

Unknown

18th–19th century · Iron, wood, yak hair, silk · Arms and Armor

This is a very good example of a fighting spear, including textile and yak hair attachments that may have been added to adapt it for festival or ceremonial use. Spiraling strips of iron coil around the length of the spear shaft to reinforce the wood.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th–19th century

Medium

Iron, wood, yak hair, silk

Culture

Tibetan

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2001