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sword, hunting

human history
  • Other Name

    Indian sword (original)

    [Germanic style hunting sword] (attributed name)

  • Description

    Small Indian sword [or Germanic style hunting sword]

    blade: curved blade, single fuller, etched with [lion] on both sides

    guard: shell guard and cross piece, decorated cross piece: hunting horn and dogs

    hilt mounts: german silver (nickel silver)

    grip: stags horn

    scabbard: acorn decoration on scabbard

  • Place
    South India/India [Europe]
  • Accession Number
    1917.28
  • Accession Date
    1917
  • Other Id

    8819 (ethnology)

    1996x2.788 (temporary accession number)

  • Department

    History

    War History

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