with broad blade of flattened hollow-diamond section swelling towards the tip, copper alloy hilt comprising a pair of long tapering langets with shaped borders chiselled with foliage, broad curved rectangular guard with down-turned brim, sectional pommel, the lower portion en suite with a series of rattles above, and moulded grip, 67.7 cm blade
Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C41.
A group of related swords are preserved in the Nambalakottai temple, Tamil Nadu.
Sold for £800
with broad blade of flattened hollow-diamond section swelling towards the tip, copper alloy hilt comprising a pair of long tapering langets with shaped borders chiselled with foliage, broad curved rectangular guard with down-turned brim, sectional pommel, the lower portion en suite with a series of rattles above, and moulded grip, 67.7 cm blade
Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C41.
A group of related swords are preserved in the Nambalakottai temple, Tamil Nadu.
Auction: Arms, Armour & Militaria, 6th Dec, 2023