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1920.55.16

Ceremonial sword with thin blade, straight first, then with a sharp curve towards the end, with three jingles attached. With wooden handle and guard in shape of a four-lobed disc, and pommel of three discs, one also with jingles. [El.B 04/09/2007]

1920.55.16

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ceremonial sword with thin blade, straight first, then with a sharp curve towards the end, with three jingles attached. With wooden handle and guard in shape of a four-lobed disc, and pommel of three discs, one also with jingles. [El.B 04/09/2007]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Southern India Kerala Karnataka Malabar
Person
Field collector Frederick Fawcett
PRM source Frederick Fawcett
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1920
Date collected
August 1917
Acquisition information
Donated: 1920
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 795 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1920.55.16

Search terms: Weapon, Ritual and Ceremonial, Religion, Music, Sword, Ceremonial Object, Musical Instrument