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Sword

This is a highly decorated sword. It has a slightly curved blade made of fine steel. The Meshamukhi or ram-shaped hilt with its ram-shaped quillons, shikargarh grip, and ornamented langets are made of silver and beautifully enameled. The sheath has silver fittings and is similarly enameled on all sides.

Kind
artefact
Date
1700–1799 CE