Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Interesting Tulwar Sword With Ottoman Turkish Blade

Jens Nordlunde · 8th May 2014, 04:09 PM

Its an interesting sword you have, and worth researching.
Jim is right, the hilt is Rajasthani, but the decoration has nothing to do with Bidri work.
Susan Stronge: Bidri Ware, inlaid metalwork from India. Victoria and Albert Museum 1985.

8th May 2014, 04:09 PM	#12
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Its an interesting sword you have, and worth researching. Jim is right, the hilt is Rajasthani, but the decoration has nothing to do with Bidri work. Susan Stronge: Bidri Ware, inlaid metalwork from India. Victoria and Albert Museum 1985.