Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 21st November 2018
Lot 198
An Indian parrying shield (mahdu)
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £160
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Description
An Indian parrying shield (mahdu), opposed antelope horns fixed at the back of a small shield faced with brass fretwork; together with a good tulwar hilt, of brass with a tiger head pommel and relief foliate decoration, fitted with a shortened blade with later decorative notches; and a kukri, engraved steel hilt. [3]