Indo-Turkish sabre, or kilij
Object numberH3783.61
TitleIndo-Turkish sabre, or kilij
DescriptionIndo-Turkish sabre with European blade. Grips of rhino horn, bulbous pommel. Classical Persian cross-guard with straight quillion. Blade is probably European, due to shallow curve, with 1 narrow fuller and 1 wide fuller. Etching on blade near crossguard, both sides, 'heart' design and words 'Pro Deo et Patria' (indistinct)
Production period19th century
Object namesword, kilij
Materialsteel, rhino horn
Dimensions
- blade length: 82.7 cm
overall length: 98.0 cm