Name/Title
Sirohi Plain thinEntry/Object ID
364; Full Code: 364.33.54-SW-NBTags
SwordDescription
Antique Talwar with "Sunburst" Pommel (Field Variant)
This is an authentic Antique Talwar, dating to the 19th century. While it shares the "Elite" status of your high-contrast Wootz specimens, this sword represents a "Field Variant"—a weapon where high-status symbolic engravings meet a more rugged, combat-ready finish. It is distinguished by its "Sunburst" engraved disc pommel and a hilt that retains an honest, heavy historical patina.
Core Components & Historical Engineering
The Blade: A robust, single-edged high-carbon steel blade with a deep, authoritative curve. It features a single wide fuller running near the spine.
In your professional "Process reliant" framework, this fuller is a structural optimization. It acts as a longitudinal rib, providing the stiffness required for deep shearing cuts while removing dead weight to ensure the wielder maintains high-velocity Operational Control.
The Sunburst Hilt: An all-steel Indo-Muslim hilt featuring several specialized elements:
Sunburst Engraving: The interior of the disc pommel is hand-engraved with a radiating star or sunburst motif. This was a common high-status indicator in Rajput and Mughal martial culture, symbolizing power and lineage.
Patina and Texture: The hilt exhibits a dark, uncleaned oxidation layer. This "Technical Record" proves the weapon's age and suggests it has remained in a stable, dry environment (likely similar to your Ahmedabad farm) for decades.
The Disc Fulcrum: The wide pommel disc provides the necessary leverage for the Indian "Draw-Cut," allowing the wielder to pull the blade through the target with maximum shearing force.
The Scabbard: Housed in a wooden-core scabbard wrapped in vibrant crimson velvet. It is accented with a wide silver-tone wire wrap (likely braided) at the throat, providing a high-friction grip for the secondary hand during the draw process.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Unknown ArtisanDate made
circa 1750 - 1800Time Period
18th CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
City
Sirohi - RajasthanState/Province
RajasthanDimensions
Dimension Description
32"Length
28 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
