A good old Indian sword 'Tulwar'. The blade with broadening tip of a type sometimes called a 'Tegha', high quality 'damascus' steel with visible strong pattern welded watered patterns. The hilt of bright gilt-copper, the surface finely decorated with engraved foliate scrolls, a handguard with a stylised monsters head to the end. Wide disk guard to the end with a domed pommel, all retaining its gold decoration. A very stylish fighting sword, good condition, minor age wear, the blade retaining an unetched dark patina. 33.5 inches overall, the blade 28 approximately. Dating to the early 19th century, North India/Punjab/Rajastan.

$1395

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