Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 268:
Massive 17th-18th C. South Indian Hindu YALI CHILANUM Dagger. A powerful example with its massive cast and chased bronze grip topped with an impressive Yali head pommel (Yali is a Hindu mythical creature also called Sardula or Vyala). Complex guard and knuckle-bow are of steel for most utilitarian confidence. Wearing a very broad double edged multi-fullered blade of deeply recurved form, lower blade having elaborately scalloped edges which can serve as blade catchers at parrying the opponent’s attack while delivering a strike with your sword. A serious and very deadly early weapon of fearsome Hindu warriors. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 15 1/2" Blade length : 10"
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