Lot Nr.2113

A gold-inlaid tulwar

India, circa 1900
Curved, single-edged, blade of watered steel with smith marks stamped into the reverse side. The surface of the iron hilt is entirely covered with gold-inlaid floral decoration and has a monster head pommel. The quillons have lion's heads finials. The knucklebow is shaped as a hare. The eyes are inset turquoise and rubies respectively (some missing). Felt-covered wooden scabbard. Length 93 cm.

Condition: II+

Limit: 1500 EURO

1500 EURO