A massive example of characteristic form carried in the sash, the bone grips ribbed and set with three rubies in silver settings on each side. The tangbands and integral bolster intricately inlaid in gold, the robust blade inlaid at the forte in gold and wrought of finely -patterned wootz. In its brocade-covered wooden scabbard. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 38cm./ 14 61/64 inches. Condition II