A JADE-HILTED GOLD AND SILVER-DAMASCENED SWORD
NORTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
The single-edged curving blade broadening towards the tip, the forte and spine with floral decoration, the jade hilt with carved floral decoration overall, with gilt-copper guard, the red velvet covered sheath with gilt-copper mounts, blade corroded
36 in. (91.5 cm.) long (with sheath)
A JADE-HILTED GOLD AND SILVER-DAMASCENED SWORD
NORTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
The single-edged curving blade broadening towards the tip, the forte and spine with floral decoration, the jade hilt with carved floral decoration overall, with gilt-copper guard, the red velvet covered sheath with gilt-copper mounts, blade corroded
36 in. (91.5 cm.) long (with sheath)
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