Sword and scabbard (talwar) nineteenth century
Steel, iron, silver gilt, velvet, wood, ruby | 89.4 x 11.0 x 6.9 cm (whole object) | RCIN 38131
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Sword and scabbard (talwar) nineteenth century
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Master: Sword and scabbard (talwar) nineteenth century
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Master: Sword and scabbard (talwar) nineteenth century
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Sword or talwar with curved steel blade with fuller on each side, incised with maker's name 'Muhammad Lazi'; gold painted iron hilt with quillons with narrow knuckle guard, set on each side with ruby; flat circular pommel with curved spike; red velvet-covered wooden scabbard with silver gilt mounts.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76. Arms and aArmour at Sandringham House records that the sword was presented by the 'Raja of Vizagapatam' - likely to be Ramchandra Deo III, Maharaja of Jaypore - a city in the district of Vizagapatam.
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Medium and techniques
Steel, iron, silver gilt, velvet, wood, ruby
Measurements
89.4 x 11.0 x 6.9 cm (whole object)
75.2 cm (blade length)
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