Khanda (sword)
Date1850-1900
Mediumsteel, gold and iron
Dimensions88.9 cm (35 in.), 2 lb, 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.297.1
DescriptionDouble-edged blade, etched to resemble watered steel, widening at tip to form oblique triangular tip. Riveted reinforcing plate extending from hilt for 3/4 of length of back of blade & 1/3 cutting, overlaid in floral design gold koft-gari. Hilt has circular "V" shaped crossguard forming knuckle guard & shallow disk pommel with slighly curving spike terminating in circular knob. All sections of hilt edged in floral bands of gold koft-gari. Grip is undecorated circular section iron.ProvenancePurchased by the Museum at the Morosini sale #3986 at the American Art Association (NYC), October 10-15, 1932, lot #20. Paid $17.50 for lot which included HAM# 1841.A & B, 1842. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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dated 1805-1806, blade probably 1700s
