Carved ivory handles on Indian edged weapons

Jim McDougall · 22nd November 2016, 09:48 PM

We seem to have crossed posts Likhari! and great comparison of the hilt on this sword to carved hilts on various dagger forms as noted. It seems that there was considerable confluence of Persian as well as Ottoman influence in Indian weaponry especially in Mughal courts.

The heavy blade with pronounced yelman is of course reminiscent of Ottoman blades such as kilij/pala but these were descended from Turkic forms and very much present in India as well.

Interesting similarity in the brass mounts and brown leather scabbard too.

Battara · 22nd November 2016, 11:39 PM

Likhari I almost bought a similar example to yours but with small cracks. I regret not getting it, but this Bonham's example is a great one.

22nd November 2016, 09:48 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,189	We seem to have crossed posts Likhari! and great comparison of the hilt on this sword to carved hilts on various dagger forms as noted. It seems that there was considerable confluence of Persian as well as Ottoman influence in Indian weaponry especially in Mughal courts. The heavy blade with pronounced yelman is of course reminiscent of Ottoman blades such as kilij/pala but these were descended from Turkic forms and very much present in India as well. Interesting similarity in the brass mounts and brown leather scabbard too.

22nd November 2016, 11:39 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,270	Likhari I almost bought a similar example to yours but with small cracks. I regret not getting it, but this Bonham's example is a great one.