And last not least another variant with a more stylized pommel (still close enough to the bird examples shown above).
With the grip and pommel scales made from ivory, this one was also a status piece. Thus, one might argue that all these examples were mid (to high in post #58) status swords from somewhere in southern India; all seem to be well earlier than late 19th century.
Regards,
Kai
Last edited by kai; 18th October 2016 at 02:52 PM.
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