Description & Technical information

The hilt of standard tulwar form with silver overlay and carved floral decoration. The broad pommel disc with sun motif and scrolling leaf border.

Date:  18th century
Period:  1600-1750, 1750-1850, 18th century
Origin:  India
Medium: silver
Dimensions: 19 cm (7¹/₂ inches)
Categories: Arms & armour, Oriental and Asian Art, Silver