Indo-Turkish sabre, or kilij
Object numberH3783.103
TitleIndo-Turkish sabre, or kilij
DescriptionIndo-Turkish sabre with European blade. Grips of rhino horn, bulbous pommel. Classical Persian cross-guard with straight quillions. Blade is probably European, due to shallow curve, plain, with 3 narrow fullers and 1 wide
Production period19th century
Object namesword, kilij
Materialsteel, rhino horn
Dimensions
- blade length: 82.5 cm
overall length: 97.4 cm