Brilliant!!
Many thanks for taking the time to post this up Jim, very interesting stuff!
I can see exactly what you are saying about the vase/urn influence to the grip. Great to think it might be slightly earlier than I thought, that is always good to hear.
With regard to the koftgari decoration, what sort of "rank" of person would have owned a tulwar such as this? I have seen magnificent pieces in places like the Wallace Collection, but I always like to think about who the original owner might have been.
My field of expertise is more with European, especially British arms, but I do have a good Indian sword made for a European, by way of thanks I shall post it here once I return home next week.
Kind regards,
Chris
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