Sword and Sheath
early 19th century (altered)
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The finely-watered curving, single-edged blade of this sword is Iranian and has been re-hilted in Sindh. Inscriptions appear on the sides.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Sword and sheath shamshir, the blade Iranian, 17th century, rehilted in Sind early 19th century |
| Physical description | The finely-watered curving, single-edged blade of this sword is Iranian and has been re-hilted in Sindh. Inscriptions appear on the sides. |
| Credit line | Given by Lord Kitchener |
| Object history | Given by the Right Hon. the Earl Kitchener of Khartoum |
| Bibliographic reference | Swallow, D., Stronge, S., Crill, R., Koezuka, T., editor and translator, "The Art of the Indian Courts. Miniature Painting and Decorative Arts", Victoria & Albert Museum and NHK Kinki Media Plan, 1993.
p. 83, cat. no. 65 |
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| Accession number | IS.219&A-1964 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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