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Talwar (Sword)
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Talwar (Sword)

Artist/Culture East Indian
Date19th century
Mediumsteel blade, curved with wavy edge
Dimensions86.4 × 9.1 cm (34 × 3 9/16 in.)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineGift of Mrs. E.D. Buffington
Object number1917.65.1
DescriptionSteel blade, curved, with wavy edge. Cast guard in form of a naga, with elephant terminals on crossguard.ProvenanceMrs. E.D. Buffington
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Indian
early 1900s
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East Indian
19th century
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East Indian
19th century
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