Sasun Pata Kumbhir

Object/Artifact

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Leviathan: The Archit Patel Collection

The image depicts a long, slender ceremonial sword lying on a marble floor. The sword's polished blade gleams with a mirrored finish, reflecting light and showing no signs of tarnish. It features an ornate handguard that is artistically crafted in a silver tone, with curves and openings that suggest a design both protective and decorative. This handguard connects to an elegant, possibly ergonomic handle, also metallic, hinting at a solid grip. Accompanying the sword is a scabbard enveloped in rich red fabric that appears slightly worn at its opening, giving a hint of frequent use or historical value. A decorative tassel with a braided rope accentuates the scabbard, adding a touch of ceremonial grandeur. This setup connotes a mix of functionality and ceremonial significance, possibly denoting the sword's use in historical or ritual contexts, suggesting not just a weapon, but a symbol of power and status. The marble backdrop provides a clean, stark contrast to the vivid red and

The image depicts a long, slender ceremonial sword lying on a marble floor. The sword's polished blade gleams with a mirrored finish, reflecting light and showing no signs of tarnish. It features an ornate handguard that is artistically crafted in a silver tone, with curves and openings that suggest a design both protective and decorative. This handguard connects to an elegant, possibly ergonomic handle, also metallic, hinting at a solid grip. Accompanying the sword is a scabbard enveloped in rich red fabric that appears slightly worn at its opening, giving a hint of frequent use or historical value. A decorative tassel with a braided rope accentuates the scabbard, adding a touch of ceremonial grandeur. This setup connotes a mix of functionality and ceremonial significance, possibly denoting the sword's use in historical or ritual contexts, suggesting not just a weapon, but a symbol of power and status. The marble backdrop provides a clean, stark contrast to the vivid red and

Name/Title

Sasun Pata "Kumbhir"

Entry/Object ID

240; Full Code: 240.22.44-SW-IM

Tags

Sword

Description

This is a masterfully crafted Modern Custom Sosun Pattah, distinguished by its mechanical ingenuity and aggressive "Lily-Leaf" geometry. Beyond its structural excellence, this specimen features a kinetic tiger-head knuckle guard, where the tiger's tongue is articulated to move realistically—a testament to high-level contemporary bladesmithing and "Process-driven" artistic detail. Core Components & Engineering Excellence The Blade (Sosun Pattah Profile): A heavy-duty, forward-recurved blade that widens toward the tip. It features three deep fullers running the length of the steel. In your professional framework, these fullers are essential for mass-management. They allow the blade to possess the width and thickness needed for high-impact chopping while maintaining a point of balance that is manageable for a single hand. The Kinetic Hilt (Tiger-Head Guard): The hilt is a specialized Indo-Muslim style, featuring a smooth, polished steel finish. The Articulated Tongue: The knuckle guard terminates in a meticulously carved tiger’s head. Crucially, the tongue within the mouth is on a hinge or pivot, allowing it to move. This level of mechanical detail represents a "Process of Excellence" rarely seen in modern replicas. The Disc Pommel: A wide, flared disc with an engraved decorative border, acting as the primary lever for the Indian draw-cut. Scabbard: Housed in a wooden-core scabbard wrapped in premium crimson leather. The silver-tone metal fittings (chape and throat) feature rhythmic geometric piercings that mirror the aesthetic of your Heavy-Duty Sosun Pattah.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Sahib Singh

Date made

circa 2019

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

South India

Dimensions

Dimension Description

28"

Length

5 in

Material

HCS

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Custom Made

Place

City

Amritsar, Punjab

State/Province

Punjab