Sword, Scabbard, F82.144
Physical Description
Long, polished, curved, single-edged blade. Wide back, narrow near tip. Blade widens slightly to tip. Iron hilt, short cross guard, knob-ended. Tapered languet, crown (?) at apex. Finger guard knob-ended. Oval grip. Disc pommel missing. Knob at pommel top, undecorated. Black leather scabbard, very worn animal skin cover near tip. Chape brass, decorated chevrons, floral designs, geometric dots and lines. Bound bronze strap.
Provenance
?Locality:
India
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Sword): 115 x 889 x 23mmMaximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Scabbard): 54 x 781 x 32mm
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