Bidspirit auction | A SOUTH INDIAN BICHWA DAGGER

A SOUTH INDIAN BICHWA DAGGER - An unusually fine example, the steel hilt with characteristic integral balustered knucklebow and rare guard terminating in birds heads and heavily inlaid in silver in vinework and geometrical motifs throughout. The robust blade of typical form, double-edged and recurved with robust central fullers. In its velvet-covered scabbard. 19th century. Overall length 31.6cm./ 12 3/8 inches. Condition II