PATA SWORD WITH SILVER-PLATED FINISH

INDIA, PROBABLY HYDERABAD, Late 17th Century

A magnificent 17th century iron-hilted pata sword with original silver-plated finish. The blade is in European style with one single fuller. The sword comes with its original, good-conditioned scabbard with silver chape.

Overall length sheathed 112 cm
Blade length 81 cm