A large silver durbar sword
India, circa 1900
the single edged steel sword with two fullers, inlaid in brass to one side with 'eyelash' motifs, the silver hilt decorated with birds perching amongst floral sprays, the pommel in the form of a lion head, the quillons in the form of makara heads, the wood scabbard clad entirely in silver decorated with quadrupeds, hunting scenes, mounted warriors and birds
91 cm. long; 2702g.