An Indian dagger by any name

ariel · 12th February 2016, 08:07 AM

Bullseye.

BANDOOK · 12th February 2016, 11:07 AM

HERE IS MY SOUTH INDIAN YALI DAGGER FROM HYDERABAD OR MYSORE

L 35 cm.

A DAGGER WITH A BRONZE HANDLE IN THE FORM OF AN ANIMAL HEAD AND A STEEL BLADE WITH SILVER INLAID DECORATION OF ANIMALS IN A FOREST. India, Hyderabad, Length 35 cm. Matching sheath. Minor damage.

REGARDS
RAJESHr

Marcus · 12th February 2016, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ariel

Bullseye.

Great. Thanks, especial for the reference to the example in the Met. I note that the dimensions are nearly identical. Do they suggest it might have been intended for a woman?

ariel · 13th February 2016, 04:11 AM

South Indians are as a rule smaller than the Northerners. Perhaps,it fit their hands quite comfortably.

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ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	South Indians are as a rule smaller than the Northerners. Perhaps,it fit their hands quite comfortably.