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LOT 1590
Indian Silvered Bronze Sabre Handle
20TH CENTURY A.D.
7 1/2 in. (447 grams, 19.1 cm).
Comprising a lentoid-section bulbous grip with lateral stub quilloons and carinated spur to both faces ending in a trefoil, dished disc pommel with dome and knop; curved knuckle-guard with returned knop finial; reserved panels of arabesque foliage ornament, rosettes and linear detailing.
Provenance
Private collection, UK.
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