Indo-Turkish sabre, or kilij
Object numberH3783.104
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 1 narrow and 1 wide fuller
Production period19th century
Object namesword, kilij
Materialsteel, rhino horn
Dimensions
- blade length: 83.8 cm
overall length: 98.3 cm