An Indian Talwar and scabbard with inscribed hilt, India, 19th century
the curved watered-steel blade double-edged towards the tip, the talwar hilt with baluster form grip and broad quillons, decorated throughout with fine koftgari comprising scrolling vines and mini-medallions, inscription to the disc pommel surmounted by a foliate openwork loop with attached cord, the leather-covered scabbard with corresponding pierced koftgari chape
- The cost is converted to USD at the rate of 1 GBP = 1.74305 USD on 2008-10-08.
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