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ariel · 20th May 2022, 06:50 AM

See " Splendeur des armes orientales", p.119. Slightly more worn out koftgari, attributed to N. India, early 19th century.
The one from 10thRoyal has a blade forged from crystalline wootz , the pattern practically vanished post 17th century.
This is not a very practical weapon due to overfancy handle, likely worn infrequently or just stored in the personal collection of a highly placed person. Intact koftgari would not be unexpected as already mentioned by David R.

10thRoyal: if you were lucky enough to win it, - my congratulations! Ain't no touristy.

20th May 2022, 06:50 AM	#9
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	See " Splendeur des armes orientales", p.119. Slightly more worn out koftgari, attributed to N. India, early 19th century. The one from 10thRoyal has a blade forged from crystalline wootz , the pattern practically vanished post 17th century. This is not a very practical weapon due to overfancy handle, likely worn infrequently or just stored in the personal collection of a highly placed person. Intact koftgari would not be unexpected as already mentioned by David R. 10thRoyal: if you were lucky enough to win it, - my congratulations! Ain't no touristy. Last edited by ariel; 20th May 2022 at 07:03 AM.