South Indian spear butt
Made of iron, weighted with two flattened spheres, all with chiseled decoration.
SoldFine Canton-style export sword guard
Introduction Many Asian export sword guards, and later Japanese guards inspired by them
SoldIndian signed dhal from Gujarat
An interesting Indian dhal, a small shield that was signed by its maker from Gujarat.
SoldAn unusual ḍhāl
A translucent hide shield with gilt brass ornaments. Probably Nepalese of for a Nepalese client.
SoldRare Santali shield
Peculiar shield with catching hook, used by the Santali people of Bengal.
€2000,-Large spearhead from South India
An unusual type with a broad leaf-shaped head with deep sunken panels.
SoldSinhalese export sword guard
A large circular Asian export sword guard with elaborate decor carved in relief on both sides.
GalleryChiseled iron Hindu basket hilt
With blackened iron panels with decorative borders carved in relief.
SoldSilver plated Tanjore spearhead
A large and heavy example with chiseled decor and silver overlaid base.
SoldTanjore spearhead
Description A south Indian spearhead with a thick double-edged, symmetrical leaf-shaped
SoldLarge sipar fouladi (wootz shield)
North Indian shield entirely made of wootz, including its bosses.
SoldFlintlock lance
A what? Yes exactly. An extremely rare piece, the only example I am aware of in published collections at least.
€7500,-