"kard" Hunting Cutlass From India-afghanistan flag


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""kard" Hunting Cutlass From India-afghanistan"
It is a hunting cutlass, which its general shape makes classify in the family of "Kard" of North India.
Kards of this size are very uncommon, and etched blades are particularly rare on this type of weapon.
The hilt, if it retains the traditional shape found in India, differs  by its end separated into 2 "ears" and by the small tongue bearing a ring, which are characteristic of Afghan weapons. However the blade does not have the typical "T" shaped section of Afghan weapons.
So we are in the presence of a cutlass, very probably intended for hunting, originating in the area between India and Afghanistan, probably in the region of Islamabad (currently in Pakistan)
The borders of India having changed and some being still disputed, we can only speak of an "area"
. BLADE: This is a strong single-edged blade.
Each side of the blade is fully decorated with plant motif engravings.
Blade length = 33.5 cm width near the handle 3.4 cm thickness = 06.cm
HILT : It consists of 2 plates of buffalo horn, which are riveted to the tang. The junction with the blade is ensured by 2 riveted iron parts
The end of the horn plates form "ears" and the tang ends in a small protruding part, through which passes a small iron ring.
In conclusion, it is a beautiful, uncommon hunting weapon.
Ref B-18XX
Price: 580 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Other
Length: 46 cm

Reference: 1090148
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