Sword (talwar) with scabbard

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 58.22.1.1-2
Type: weapons and armament
Date of production:
19th c.
Place of production:
Materials: brass; iron; leather; silver; steel; wood
Techniques: inlay
Dimensions: height: 92 cm
width: 14 cm
Indian sword (tulwar) inlaid with silver and brass. Both sides of the blade are decorated with figures of Krishna, Hanuman, and warriors. On one side of the blade Punjabi and Urdu inscriptions are visible. The scabbard is made of wood covered with leather.