(Source: greek-museums)
Thega Sword
- Dated: 19th century
- Culture: Indian
- Measurements: overall length 87.5 cm
The sword has a wide, curved, single-and false-edged blade. The first part is engraved with gilt figures, tigers and birds among floral elements; it has nine grooves at the center, three thin grooves at the back, the tip featuring a cartouche engraved with a deity, damask surface, the opposite side decorated en suite. The big tulwar grip has a wide disk-pommel featuring gilt inlays and floral motifs. The simple, wooden scabbard is covered in green velvet.
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(via indophilia)
