Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 21st November 2018
Lot 168
A very good Indian sword (tulwar)
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000
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Description
A very good Indian sword (tulwar), watered steel blade 30 in., inlaid in gold with 'Ya Kaffi el Mohmat' to a cartouche ('the one who accomplishes everything'); characteristic Indo-Muslim hilt with short quillons and disc pommel, decorated in gold koftgari with scrolling foliage; red velvet covered scabbard with fretwork copper gilt locket and chape.