A magnificent South Indian chiselled bichawa, Tanjore, 17th century Curved blade of distinct diamond section, fullered on both sides, with a chiselled, sculpted dragon in openwork at the root. The knuckle guard tendril-shaped, likewise chiselled in openwork, with a finger rest on one side and a sculpted peacock on the top. A sculpted stork with the head of a yali and with an inset, movable tongue riveted onto one side, remnants of gilding. The surfaces with an exquisite, uniform patina, the knuckle guard broken on one side. Length cm. Excell, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 17th, 19th, bichawa, blade, century, chiselled, curved, indian, magnificent, south, tanjore