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Ian · 8th July 2014, 02:05 PM

Rawson, in his book The Indian Sword, lists this style as South Indian flamboyant. His Figure 20 shows a sword with similar style of hilt and blade that was in the Victoria and Albert Museum (K.L. 4)--it is catalogued as being from South India, probably Madras, 16th Century.

Hope this helps.

Ian.

8th July 2014, 02:05 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	South Indian flamboyant Rawson, in his book The Indian Sword, lists this style as South Indian flamboyant. His Figure 20 shows a sword with similar style of hilt and blade that was in the Victoria and Albert Museum (K.L. 4)--it is catalogued as being from South India, probably Madras, 16th Century. Hope this helps. Ian.