A FIRANGI

Strong, curved, single-and false-edged blade, in damask, with double fuller (small defects and some pitting). Iron hilt, with two plates holding the blade through the rivets and are extended forming the quillons. Large guard, ribbed and engraved. Grip with remains of an old covering. Dome-shaped pommel with stalk. Wooden and velvet scabbard of recent production.

India, late 18th Century
length 111,5 cm.
Conditions: medium