A small group of Indian edged weapons and associated items, comprising: two swords (tulwar), curved

A small group of Indian edged weapons and associated items, comprising: two swords (tulwar), curved blades, iron hilts of 'Indo-Muslim' form retaining traces of silver koftgari decoration, one with a fabric covered scabbard; a 19th century Persian all-steel dagger, curved watered steel blade 10 in. with medial ridge and slightly swollen point, steel hilt and scabbard with incised decoration of dense scrolling foliage inhabited by human forms and wildlife; two similar but later daggers with silver koftgari decoration; a composite sword with part of an old South Indian hilt; and a small shield (dhal). [7]