An Indian Pata
17th Century
With European double-edged blade, characteristic hilt shaped over the hand and fore-arm and extending as two plates riveted over each side of the forte, the rivets with copper washers, decorated overall with chiselled and partially pierced panels of foliage between raised beaded borders, iron wrist-mount, and tubular grip (worn and pitted overall)
75.5 cm. blade
Sold for
£187
inc. premium
Category:
Arms and Armour
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