Spearhead (Mdung Rtse)

Unknown

17th–18th century · Iron, gold, silver · Arms and Armor

The entire length of the blade is elaborately decorated with a symmetrical pattern of finely incised flames damascened in gold, with a stylized representation of the Sword of Wisdom in silver on the central ridge.

Artist

Unknown

Date

17th–18th century

Medium

Iron, gold, silver

Culture

Tibetan

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 1999