A Nepalese sacrificial sword (ram dao); heavy blade 15 in.

A Nepalese sacrificial sword (ram dao); heavy blade 15 in., flat backed and with an abrupt forward curve to the point, incised to each side with an elaborate back fuller extending close to the point, a further short fuller, and an eye with a serpentine brow, all highlighted with red pigment; straight iron framed two-handed grip with wooden scales, cup shaped pommel.