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Large Indian gold damascened steel tegha sword

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Large Indian gold damascened steel tegha sword
Indian, c. 1850
Length 112cm, width 16cm, depth 10cm

This remarkable sword is a tegha, a large Indian sword designed to be used in a ceremonial manner. The curved blade of the sword features a bright edge down its whole length, with a double cutting edge down from its point to about one third of its length. The tooled steel of the faces of the blade is superbly damascened: gold has been inlaid into a host of abstracted forms, creating a visually rich artistic demonstration. The shaped handle is similarly damascened, while the blade features inscriptions in Devangari and Nasta’liq. The sword is a superb piece of Indian craftsmanship.

More Information

Origin:	India
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Damascened steel.
Creation Date:	1850
Styles / Movements:	Indian
Dealer Reference #:	16944
Incollect Reference #:	558903

Dimensions

W.	6.3 in;	H.	44.09 in;	D.	3.94 in;
W.	16 cm;	H.	112 cm;	D.	10 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.