An Indian chilanum, 17th century Double-edged, curved wootz-Damascus blade with a pronounced midrib. Iron hilt entirely covered with decorative gold inlay. Leather-covered wooden scabbard. Blade cleaned, pitted in places. Hilt shows traces of corrosion. Length 38 cm. Extremely rare early dagger. historic, historical, 17th century, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, handheld, blade, blades, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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