South Indian Engraved Ceremonial Spearhead with Bird-Form Yali Terminals, Probably Thanjavur
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0117 |
| Estimate | $200 - $300 |
| Opening bid | $120 |
| Auction | A Lifetime of Discovery |
| Date | August 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | A CUT ABOVE AUCTION |
| Location | WARWICK, New York |
A finely forged South Indian ceremonial spearhead of iron, featuring a long tapering leaf-form blade above an elaborate pair of opposed bird-form yali terminals. The entire surface is richly hand
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