Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 21st November 2018
Lot 197
λ India and proximate regions: a small group of edged weapons
Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £380
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Description
λ India and proximate regions: a small group of edged weapons, comprising: a Chilanum, all steel, curved blade of Arab type, fragmentary scabbard with copper chape representing an exotic bird; an Indian jambiya with engraved blade, bone hilt with lobed terminal; an Afghan dagger (Choora) in scabbard; a Sri Lankan knife (piha khaetta); and a Sumatran knife in partial scabbard. [5]