Fall Fine Antique Arms, Armor & Art, Oct.26th
Lot 5287:
A good quality Indian tulwar of classic hilt form and with a finely patterned mechanical steel blade, displaying a stepped pattern similar to the famous pattern called aladder pattern more often found in wootz blade. The hilts of this sword takes the form of the classic Indian tulwar, with a discoid pommel, swelling grip, and double quillons, and this case ad-guard that flows into the handle and terminates in a stylized lotus bud head. The mechanical Damascus blade of this tulwar is formed through multiple layering of the iron, to create a specific pattern that would be revealed through etching. The patterns have the appearance resembling contour lines and to create this pattern the contrasting materials are welded together in sandwich fashion and then folded back over upon themselves a few times to yield a few thousand layers. To create the pattern in this blade with a series of graduated circular patterns the length of the blade, would have required a skill smith and this pattern is rarely seen on Indian mechanical Damascus blades. The hilt is a classic regional tulwar style most associated with Lahore and North-west India, and decorated overall with silver and gold foil decoration, called koftgari, in floral designs and now with losses. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 34 3/4", Blade Length : 30". PLEASE VIEW MORE DETAILED CLOSEUP IMAGES BY VISITING OUR WEBSITE Sofedesignauctions.com THANK YOU !
References:
1. Figiel, Leo S (1991) On Damascus Steel. Atlantis, Florida: Atlantis Arts Press
2. Elgood, R. (2004) Hindu Arms and Rituals.
3. Elgood, R. (2018) Rajput Arms and Armor.
4. Stone, G. (1934) A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration, and Use of Arms and Armor in All Countries and in All Times: Together with Some Closely Related Subjects. Portland, Maine: South work Press.
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