Armor incredible iron Trident finger curved shape & palm hand engraved florlal with golden Paint. The paint can not be seen in certain veins of the inlay work due to the period. In olden times, this Trident had a solid wooden pole attached to the lower portion, which was about 7 to 8 feet long. A Trishul is known as a trident in English. Trishul is widely regarded as weapon of Lord Shiva (Indian God). The most famous depiction of a trident is that of Shiva, a major deity of Hinduism, who is always seen carrying it. A warrior who walked in the front line with the Trident held upright so that Lord Shiva could protect the whole army from any injuries & casualties during the war. This Trident was supposed to be a symbol of spiritual power of Lord Shiva. In case of emergency, the warrior could this as a spear also to protect the king. Before going for war, this Trident was blessed spiritually by the high priests of the king's court with very powerful chanting. Dimensions: Height 12 inches (30.48 CM) X Width

Good age related wear