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RCIN 62525.2

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Master: Shamshir

Master: Shamshir 1800-75

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  • Description

    An Indian sabre from Kutch, the hilt is of gilt copper with a horse head pommel set with foiled pastes. The curved, steel blade is inlaid with a gold Perisan inscription. The wooden scabbard is covered with crimson velvet & fitted with chased, copper gilt chape, locket and two suspension mounts.
    Provenance

    Recorded in Carlton House Armoury and the Windsor Castle North Corridor inventory. No further provenance information is given. 

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    Place of Production

    Kutch [Gujarat]

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