Lot 4198
An Indian gold damascened tulwar with fine scabbard, circa 1800
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A108aw | Live auction | 1129 Lots
Hammer price € 3,000
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The broad, strongly curved blade (wootz?) with a double-edged point and shallow fullers on both sides. Typical iron hilt entirely covered in fine floral gold damascening, partially abraded. The grip rivet underlaid with petal-shaped rosettes. The wooden scabbard covered in violet velvet with unusually ostentatious, heavy mountings in fire-gilt silver. Delicate openwork with floral embellishment on both sides. Length 88.5 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
