Detail of the chiseling
I finally found a few minutes to photograph some of the finer hilt detailing on the smaller Khanda.
Elgood does offer fantastic insight into Hindu Khanda and the Symbology in 'Hindu Arms and Ritual'.
I'll continue to clean the blade and then enhance the very fine Wootz pattern.
As for the entire hilt, it will only be oiled so I can retain the red lac and stabilize its already very well preserved condition.
More to come...time permitting.
Gav
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