Indian Tulwar

mrcjgscott · 23rd July 2015, 01:26 PM

Many thanks for taking the time to post this up Jim, very interesting stuff!

I can see exactly what you are saying about the vase/urn influence to the grip. Great to think it might be slightly earlier than I thought, that is always good to hear.

With regard to the koftgari decoration, what sort of "rank" of person would have owned a tulwar such as this? I have seen magnificent pieces in places like the Wallace Collection, but I always like to think about who the original owner might have been.

My field of expertise is more with European, especially British arms, but I do have a good Indian sword made for a European, by way of thanks I shall post it here once I return home next week.

Kind regards,

Chris

23rd July 2015, 01:26 PM	#8
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	Brilliant!! Many thanks for taking the time to post this up Jim, very interesting stuff! I can see exactly what you are saying about the vase/urn influence to the grip. Great to think it might be slightly earlier than I thought, that is always good to hear. With regard to the koftgari decoration, what sort of "rank" of person would have owned a tulwar such as this? I have seen magnificent pieces in places like the Wallace Collection, but I always like to think about who the original owner might have been. My field of expertise is more with European, especially British arms, but I do have a good Indian sword made for a European, by way of thanks I shall post it here once I return home next week. Kind regards, Chris