A INDO-PERSIAN TALWAR WITH DECORATED HILT AND SCABBARD

Late 19th to early 20th century
Indo-Persian talwar, the iron hilt with chiselled and gilt decoration of floral motifs throughout, including the knucklebow, disc pommel, and quillons. The curved blade of typical form, the fabric-covered wooden scabbard with two pierced brass mounts, matching the hilt in decoration, overall length 93cm