Hunting Tulwar (Tulwar Shikargah)

[Cathey]

Hi Guys

Jens has suggested I look at these references but sadly I only have Volume 1, if anyone has Volume 2 of Memorials of the Jeypore Exhibition and can scan the following references I would be most obliged.

"Vol. II contains weapons, vases and other stuff. Vol. III only vases and other stuff.
Amongst the weapons in vol. II I found three of these hunting swords. The text is from vol. I.
Plate XXIII, no. 1. Hunting sword, Shikárgah. Steel. Figures of animals, birds, and foliage in high relief on both sides of the blade; hilt an knuckle guard steel. (Karauli Armoury).
Plate XXVIII, no. 4. Hunting sword, Shikárgah. The reverse of Plate XXIII, 1. (Karauli Armoury).
Plate XXIX, no. 4. Hunting sword, Shikárgah. or Sirohi gaj bail. Hunting scenes in high relief on the blade. (Ulwar Armoury).
Plate XXXIX, no. 3. Hunting sword, Shikárgah, with large curve. Covered on both sides, with figures of animals and birds in relief outlined in gold."

I have just received Fighting, Hunting, Impressing Arms and Armour from the Islamic World 1500-1850 and this does contain some information in relation to these Hunting Tulwar (Tulwar Shikargah). I still have 5 books on the way so hopefully these will asist.

Cheers Cathey

Cheers Cathey