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India
Sword 1875
Steel, gold and diamonds | 84.2 x 10.4 x 6.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 11371
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A sabre or talwar with a curved blade. The hilt has a flat circular pommel of gold. Diamonds form a lozenge motifs at the centre of the grip, each quillon and a smaller one at the end of the languets. the blade is polished bright.
See also RCIN 11528 (scabbard).Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76 by Mohammad Bismallah Khan, Nawab of Radhanpore, from Radhanpore State Armoury.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Steel, gold and diamonds
Measurements
84.2 x 10.4 x 6.2 cm (whole object)
Alternative title(s)
Talwar
