Sword
Indian
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1700 - 1800
Materials
Steel, silver and iron
Measurements
940 mm (L)
Place of origin
India
Order this imageCollection
Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180613
Summary
Sword, the iron hilt inlaid with silver florets within a continuous trellis, the curved blade with narrow fullers and stamped inscription at the forte nest to the ricasso. India, 18th century with European blade.
Provenance
Accepted by HM Treasury on 21st March, 1963 in lieu of tax and conveyed to National Trust ownership on 29th November 1963.
Makers and roles
Indian , maker European , maker