Hi Charles,
I think it's earlier than you think. The hilt is 17thC or 18thC and suggests it is likely from Tanjore.
My opinion is that if the blade would be classed as a 'Kopis' blade, then it is a Sousson Patah. The alternative is a Kirach - and the blades are much straighter on those.
According to Rawson's descriptions - this would be a forward-angled blade, a more modern variation to a 13thC Hoysala sword - this would fit in nicely with the Tanjore attribution.
Good buy - well done!
Regards,
Runjeet
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