An Indian Tulwar Sword

Of large dimensions, the steel hilt of Udaipur form heavily inlaid with gold diaper pattern enclosing lotuses overall, with a Devanagari inscription to the underside of the pommel indicating the name of the owner and date of approximately 1805 c.e. The wootz blade of classic form with raised back edge, the velvet-covered wooden scabbard with heavily gilt and pierced mounts. Beginning of the 19th century. Areas of rust to hilt. 97.5 cm overall length in scabbard. Condition II