Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor
Lot 196:
Description
A massive example, the silver-covered grip with flared pommel, finely engraved overall in flowering vine motifs. The deeply curved, double-edged blade forged of pattern-welded damascus steel and terminating in an armor-piercing tip, chiseled at the forte with the fully-modelled openwork figures of Kartikeya, the Hindu god of War, and his companion, the Red Fox. The multi-armed god holds a sword, shield, trident and human head, all executed in exceptional detail. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard. Latter 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 31.5 cm. Condition II
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