An Indian khanda, 18th century Straight cutting blade, both sides with three grooves. The obverse side bears an antler mark somewhat worn by polishing. Iron hilt. Fine openwork guard, knuckle-bow, and pommel, decorated with chiselled floral designs. Somewhat stained with minor pitting, and a small hole at the point. Length 97 cm. Beautiful early example of this type of sword. historic, historical, 18th century, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, handheld, blade, blades, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, object, objects, st,

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