An Indian karud with rock crystal grip scales, 18th/19th century A wootz-Damascus blade reinforced with a T-shaped back and with a slightly curved point. Gilt silver grip frame and blade mounting. The two rock crystal grip scales are underlain on both sides with finely painted miniatures. Velvet-covered wooden scabbard with gilt copper mountings. It comes with the original carrying belt of woven coloured braid. Beautiful condition. Length 38 cm. historic, historical, 19th century, 18th century, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, mel,

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Keywords: 18th, 19th, arms, blade, blades, century, clipping, clippings, crystal, cut, cut-, cut-outs, grip, hand, handheld, indian, karud, melee, object, objects, rock, scales, stills, thrusting, thrustings, weapon, weapons