Khanda (or Tegha) Rajput Saber, North India, 17th Century
Rajput khanda (or tegha)
Northern India, probably Rajasthan or the Deccan, 17th century.
Heavy saber with a broad steel blade, strongly flared and curved
toward the tip, featuring a thick guard reinforced with
cut-out side plates.
Khanda-style pommel, with a large basket guard made of
forged steel, a flat circular protective disc above the grip, and
a long tubular pommel topped by a spherical knob and a
vertical shaft.
A North Indian khanda (or tegha), with a broad, flaring steel blade
with a reinforced forte; iron basket hilt with a large disc guard and a long
pommel spike, 17th century.
L. 65 cm
2 000 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Metal
Reference (ID): 1786864
Availability: In stock
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