Firangi Praeep

Name/Title

Firangi "Praeep"

Entry/Object ID

229; Full Code: 229.20.37-SW-IM

Tags

Sword, Silver work

Description

This Firangi Blade is a highly ornate piece, forged as a fighting weapon. Double fullers running through the compete length of the blade and short chisled tip makes this cut and thrust weapon. Classic Indian Basket hilt with staright bottom spile and velveted grip. Deep Silver Koftagari work on Chape, collar and on basket hilt.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Sahib Singh

Time Period

21st Century

Place

City

Amritsar, Punjab

State/Province

Punjab

Ethnography

Cultural Region

* Untyped Cultural Region

Indian, European

Culture/Tribe

Marattha, Mughal

Dimensions

Dimension Description

51"

Length

42 in

Material

HCS

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Custom Made

Place

City

Amritsar, Punjab

State/Province

Punjab