A fine Mughal gold and jade inlaid jade tulwar hilt and sword belt fittings
North India, 17th Century
the circular pommel with domed section and knop finial, the quillons waisted, the entire surface inlaid in gold and carved jade elements in the form of bunches of grapes and leaves forming an interlace of vines, the two belt fittings of floral form decorated en suite, one with two inlaid rubies
the hilt 17.5 cm. long; the sword fittings 4 cm. diam.(4)