A fine Indian sword (tulwar)
A fine Indian sword (tulwar), curved blade 29 in.; steel hilt of characteristic Indo-Muslim form with short quillons, swollen grip, disc pommel, and a knuckle bow terminating in a minimalistic animal head - the whole embellished with gold koftgari; velvet-covered scabbard with gilt-metal fittings comprising: an engraved and fretwork locket, a slender belt guide, and an ornate chape with fretwork and repoussé decoration; fabric sword belt with openwork and engraved slide buckle representing lotus flowers flanked by birds, late-18th or early-19th century.
Condition Reports
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A fine Indian sword (tulwar), curved blade 29 in.; steel hilt of characteristic Indo-Muslim form with short quillons, swollen grip, disc pommel, and a knuckle bow terminating in a minimalistic animal head - the whole embellished with gold koftgari; velvet-covered scabbard with gilt-metal fittings comprising: an engraved and fretwork locket, a slender belt guide, and an ornate chape with fretwork and repoussé decoration; fabric sword belt with openwork and engraved slide buckle representing lotus flowers flanked by birds, late-18th or early-19th century.
Condition Reports
To request a condition report please email nc@woolleyandwallis.co.uk.
