An Indian gold-inlaid shamshir with suspension,19th century Long,massive single edged wootz-Damascus blade with broad fullers on both sides and a double-edged fish and a bird inlaid in gold on one iron quillons and grip strap bear floral gold inlay and a sword-knot fastened with silver grip scales with finger recesses and a gold-inlaid pommel cap(later?).Wooden scabbard covered with leather,elaborately decorated with cord underlays and with two iron suspension bars,decorated en suite with gold cloth suspension,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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