Bidspirit auction | An Indian Gilt Bronze Zoomorphic

An Indian Gilt Bronze Zoomorphic Hilt, 19th Century. The gilt bronze element cast in an openwork form, the curved body terminating in a stylised animal or bird head with a pronounced circular eye and open mouth. One side features a series of projecting, fin-like elements, while the lower section extends into a cross-shaped base with rounded terminals. L: Approximately 14.5cm