AUCTIONS IMPERIAL ARMS & ARMOR NOV 2024
Lot 233:
Of characteristic form, the translucent horn grips with rolled pommel, the eyelets, tangband, and fine guard all wrought of silver with engraved borders and gilded overall. The long, elegant, curved, single-edged blade wrought of fine, intricately-patterned black wootz. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large, engraved and gilded silver mounts en suite with the hilt. Late 18th century. Gilding rubbed, leather refreshed. Overall length 97cm / 38 1/8". Condition III
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