19th C. Javanese Polearm Spear with Carved Wood Shaft

拍品描述

Ca. 1800–1900 CE. Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, ca. 19th century CE or earlier. A slender spear with a narrow steel blade and an ornate nickel-brass collar worked in repousse and etched with scrolling foliate motifs. The long wooden shaft is carved with evenly spaced vertical grooves that create a textured surface. Decorative metalwork and careful finishing suggest this was valued as a prestige weapon as much as a functional one, possibly associated with ceremonial display or guard use. Size: 80.5" L x 1" W (204.5 cm x 2.5 cm); 81" H (205.7 cm) on included custom stand. Size: 80.5" L x 1" W (204.5 cm L x 2.5 cm W); On included custom stand: 81" H (205.7 cm H). SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #185932

图片