Mahratte Dagger Called Bich'hwa, Lapis Lazuli Handle, India, Early 20th Century

Mahratte Dagger Called Bich'hwa, Lapis Lazuli Handle, India, Early 20th Century-photo-3

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"Mahratte Dagger Called Bich'hwa, Lapis Lazuli Handle, India, Early 20th Century"

Steel blade, double curved and forged in chainmail; decoration of gold damascene scrolls which continues on the soul of the blade. Handle with two lapis lazuli plates. Weapon whose Indian name, bich'hwa, means scorpion, in allusion to the sting of this animal (Text taken from the work: Coll. C. Butin).

Price: 950 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Other

Reference: 1553472
Availability: In stock