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1935.63.1

Gauntlet sword with full guard for hand and forearm. The gauntlet is decorated with floral patterns. [El.B 11/09/2007]


1935.63.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Gauntlet sword with full guard for hand and forearm. The gauntlet is decorated with floral patterns. [El.B 11/09/2007]
Geographical reference
Maharashtra
Cultural groups
Maratha
Person
Field collector John Harvey
PRM source Glendining's Auction Rooms
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1847
Date collected
1845 - 1847
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1935
Materials and processes
Material Steel Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Decorated
Dimensions
Length: max 1305 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1935.63.1

Search terms: Weapon, Sword