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Jens Nordlunde · 19th November 2017, 02:33 PM

I doubt that the hilt is a 'Tipu hilt', as I dont remember to have seen a horse head on any of the hilts attributed to Tipu.
The way the ears are turned points towards a Marwari breed.
A hilt attributed to South India, possible Maysore 18th century can be seen in 'A Passion for Indian Arms' pp. 266-268.

19th November 2017, 02:33 PM	#31
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,713	I doubt that the hilt is a 'Tipu hilt', as I dont remember to have seen a horse head on any of the hilts attributed to Tipu. The way the ears are turned points towards a Marwari breed. A hilt attributed to South India, possible Maysore 18th century can be seen in 'A Passion for Indian Arms' pp. 266-268.