Name/Title
Marattha Dhop "Jambhariasmi" - I am Thunderbold Mulheri GripEntry/Object ID
246; Full Code: 246.24.48-SW-IMTags
SwordDescription
This is an exceptional Modern Custom Dhop, a rare and specialized variant of the Indian straight sword. The Dhop is characterized by its hybrid "process"—combining the heavy, reinforced hilt of a Khanda with a slightly more agile, often single-edged blade. This specific specimen stands out as a high-status piece, featuring intricate silver work and a personalized blade inscription.
Core Components & Engineering Excellence
The Blade (Tapered Geometry): Features a long, straight steel blade with a shallow single fuller running toward the tip.
The Inscription: The blade is etched with Devanagari script: "जम्भारिस्मि : २०२०".
This translates to "Jambharisami : 2020". In the context of your collection's "process-driven" narrative, this likely identifies the weapon as "The Slayer of Jambha" (a title of Indra), with the year 2020 marking its forging date. This gives the weapon a clear "Modern Provenance" within the Leviathan Collection.
The Dhop Hilt (Reinforced Basket): A robust steel construction based on the classic Khanda basket-hilt.
Silver Chasing: The entire hilt—including the knuckle bow, the langets (reinforcing arms), and the pommel spike—is covered in dense, high-contrast silver floral engraving.
The Pommel Spike: Features a long, curved, and engraved steel spike. Mechanically, this allows for the two-handed "lever" grip to maximize the torque of a swing, or for delivering precise percussive strikes in close-quarters skirmishing.
Scabbard: Housed in a wooden-core scabbard wrapped in premium black leather, accented with a heavily engraved silver-tone metal chape (tip) that mirrors the floral motifs of the hilt.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Sahib SinghDate made
circa 2019Ethnography
Cultural Region
State/Province
MaharashtraDimensions
Dimension Description
38"Length
33 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Custom MadePlace
City
Amritsar, PunjabState/Province
Punjab
