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NORTH INDIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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AN IVORY HILTED SWORD (TULWAR)
NORTH INDIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
With fine watered-steel single-edged curved blade tapering to point at end, with crown under rising sun and letter 'T' with surrounding scrolling etched into blade, the ivory hilt with curved pommel in shape of lion's head with inset eyes and engraved facial details and fur, quillon finials in shape of smaller lions' heads, inlaid silver scrolls set into lower part of grip, scabbard of polychrome floral silk with brass locket, chape and belt hook
36¼in. (92.1cm.) long
NORTH INDIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
With fine watered-steel single-edged curved blade tapering to point at end, with crown under rising sun and letter 'T' with surrounding scrolling etched into blade, the ivory hilt with curved pommel in shape of lion's head with inset eyes and engraved facial details and fur, quillon finials in shape of smaller lions' heads, inlaid silver scrolls set into lower part of grip, scabbard of polychrome floral silk with brass locket, chape and belt hook
36¼in. (92.1cm.) long
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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Please note that this lot requires a CITES licence for export.
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