bichwa
19th century India
Overall length
33 cm / sheathed 36,5 cm
Blade length
21 cm / max thickness 5 mm
Materials
iron, steel, wood, brass
Dating
19th century, India
Provenance
Belgian private collection
19th century, India
A very nice original Indian recurved Bichwa 'scorpion sting' dagger.
India 19th century. Firm double recurved steel blade with swollen tip for piercing armour and clothing.
The hilt handle formed from a loop of brass with widened handguard decorated with ribbing and edging.
bud shaped finial to the top allowing thumb control.
Original leather covered sheath with large pierced brass chape.
Lovely authentic piece in great condition.
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