xcellent preservation throughout with dull gray color to the metal. A few individual links only replaced. Dating to the reigns of Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb-the period of greatest cultural and military achievement. Mounted.
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ron, forged to a spherical shell, 2.20, diameter, of uniform thickness, rather than a sphere with cylindrical central void as with European example.
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Very well forged in rounded octagonal section providing eight impact concentration points accented by slight concave segments between. Circular mounting hole with hollowed section interior.
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Fine large fighting example. 8 slightly recurved s.e. blade of thick wedge section with double back fullers and double scallops toward the point. Hatched integral bolster. Two piece contoured bone grips with incised medial and borders. Iron tang with lam
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One of the least understood of all weapons is the Indian throwing ring knife variously known as the Chakram, Chakra, Chakar, Chakram Quoit, Quoit and probably others. Generally thought to be the exclusive provenance of the Sikhs, Egerton shows a broad bla
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7 1/2 d.e. blade with incised decoration, one side matching the scabbard motif exactly, and the other replacing the upper and lower foliage motifs with calligraphy. Excellent with silver about 100% intact. All steel quite smooth with crisp decoration.
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This example comes directly from a middle eastern arsenal and even retains its original cork muzzle plug. Its condition is indicative of a weapon which has seen significant service in battle. Barrel length: 53
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This iron mace epitomizes early Ottoman craftsmanship with its finely crafted detail. The twelve flanges, probably an astrological choice, are delicately shaped with convex striking edges on a stepped recurve.
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Made for a prince! RARE INDIAN ZAFAR TAKIEH. Concealed dagger arm rest used by Indian Kings and princes when giving audience...
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Second millennium B.C. 5.25”-5.35” width varying somewhat from pinch pot construction (not wheel turned).
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17th-18th century. Iron hilt with canted quillons and stylized monster head terminal knuckle bow. Dished pommel with scalloped edge dome and broadly expanded medial grip.
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17th-18th century. Large size. 21” diameter, thick hide, domed form with upturned edge. Four iron domed boss anchoring the grips and knuckle pad on the reveres (both complete and a little tattered).
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17th-18th century. 29 1/2” slightly curved blade with triple fullers and crescent among stars motif to both sides. Elegant brass guard of characteristic form with lobed quillon and arms.
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Large example with 33 7/8” deeply curved wedge section blade with edge running out to the hilt. Surface smooth with gray coloration. A few tiny spots of new storage or finger rust, strictly superficial. Iron hilt. Swelled grip with ring above.
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Iron hilt with broad hemispherical terminaled cross guard. Recurved knuckle bow with monster head terminal.
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Dark horn hilt, perhaps rhino horn, entirely sheathed one side in base silver with radial floral rosettes and engraved detail.
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All steel with 8 3/8” curved d.e. blade etched completely with both sides with stylized calligraphy and foliage. Iron hilt with crested pommel and flared guard.
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Classic form as used in Kurdistan which was ruled by the Ottoman Turks from 1831 through the end of the century. One piece black horn hilt with expanded terminals, set with two domed coins.
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10 1/2” diameter, thick elephant hide, domed form with upturned edge. Small central depression, perhaps for catching a spear point.
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46” length with tassel and separate fastening loop to one end, mating expanded woven knot to the other. Probably about 50-60 years old and excellent display with a jambiya.
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All iron construction. Elegantly formed hilt with swelled medial grip and dished pommel with radially floral scalloped cap and tear drop finial.
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12 1/8 diameter, deeply domed form. The outer edge thickened with an broad band and separate beaded
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Hilt and scabbard sheathed in white metal engraved in roped and stylized naturalistic motifs.
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Aurangzeb period, 1658-1707. Iron hilt with recurved knuckle bow chiseled overall in stylized foliage and flower heads.
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20 5/8 diameter. Hide body of shallow domed form. Four scalloped edge domed iron bosses. Reverse with original hand grips anchored to the bossed and knuckle pad. The surface with original mottled maroon finish (crackled) which obscured the shield at
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Stone p.418-9. Iron crow bill blade, 6 1/2” length with slightly concave cutting edge and vicious point, the back decorated with band of crescents and circles...
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From Tanjore. See Stone fig.101 #4 and item #3 this catalog. 22 3/4” overall length. Turned wood haft with banded grip and ball terminal, reinforced from the grip to the head with an iron spine secured with riveted copper floral rosettes.
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18th century example, fully mounted on its original haft. 66 1/4 length.
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Balkan region. 20 3/8 length of elegant proportions. 13 1/4 .60 cal barrel tapered through its length, the breech struck with triple makers marks.
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See Stone fig.275. 24 3/4” overall.
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