Javelin (Barachha)

Title	Javelin (Barachha)
Accession Number	53.15/110
Museum Name	National Museum, New Delhi
Gallery Name	Arms and Armours
Object Type	Arms and Armours
Main Material	Steel
Country	India
Period / Year of Work	Late 18th Century AD
Dimensions	Length:73.8 centimeter
Brief Description	This is a variety of Javelin mentioned as 'Barchha' or 'Suja' in the original records. It is entirely steel with an arrow-type blade with one 'Nal' and two 'Panals.' There are rings at the upper part of the handle. The plain handle contains a globular knob at the lower end.