Bidspirit auction | AN INDIAN RAJPUT TULWAR SWORD

AN INDIAN RAJPUT TULWAR SWORD WITH A GILT HILT, 19TH/20TH CENTURY - An Indian tulwar with a brightly gilt hilt, its blade chased across the entirety of its surface with scenes of fighting animals. The zoomorphic hilt of gilt brass, sculpted to appear as a creature eating a fish, the fish acting as the knucklebow. The entire hilt decoratively chased, the grip with floral decoration, the creature and fish with scales. Blade kept within a scabbard lined with red fabric and mounted with pierced gilt fixtures. India, 19th or 20th century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 29 1/2 in., (75 cm.) Condition: Very good. Normal wear and age. Fading color on velvet on the scabbard.