Auctions Imperial 2018 Arms & Armor November
Lot 363:
Description
The iron hilt with parrot head pommel overlaid in silver and set with faceted crystal eyes, the short guard with beaded quillon terminals. The straight, handwrought, slightly-curved blade showing traces of wootz, with strong central ridge and chamfered edges terminating in an armor-piercing tip. In its cloth-covered wooden scabbard. 17th century. As found. Overall length 35.2cm. Condition III Condition V
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