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How would you classify this piece?
This what Artzi said: "The Yali is a Hindu mythological creature which is believed to be very powerful and thus its image was used in sword and daggers handles. This one is from South India, 7 1/2 inches re-curving blade with a brass handle with a Yali head pommel. Total length 10 1/2 inches. Good condition." The handle is very small. It is only comfortable for me to hold in my whole hand, ignoring the knuckle guard. |
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Hi, Marcus. Congratulations! Excellent dagger. I would call this a dagger - Bichwa from South India. |
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Indian (Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu) Bichuwa dagger, 17th century, steel, brass, silver, H. 10 5/8 in. (27 cm); H. of blade 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); Wt. 8.1 oz. (229.6 g) Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935, Met Museum. |
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Bullseye.
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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 |
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South Indians are as a rule smaller than the Northerners. Perhaps,it fit their hands quite comfortably.
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