Sirohi - Wootz - Princess
Name/Title
Sirohi - Wootz - PrincessEntry/Object ID
397; Full Code: 397.39.58-SW-IATags
SwordDescription
This is an exceptional and rare Child-Sized Antique Talwar, likely dating to the 19th century. While it is scaled for a young boy, it is engineered with the same uncompromising quality as a full-sized adult weapon. Sourced from the North Indian martial tradition, this specimen features a high-grade Wootz (crucible steel) blade, marking it as a "Prince’s Saber" intended for the scion of a noble or high-ranking military family. Core Components & Engineering The Blade (Scaled Wootz Steel): Despite its reduced size, the blade is forged from true Wootz steel. The Process: The blade displays a visible, high-contrast "watered" pattern (Jauhar). This crystalline structure is achieved through the traditional crucible smelting process, providing a micro-serrated edge that maintains sharpness far longer than standard homogenous steel. Geometry: It features a single-edged, moderately curved profile with a reinforced central spine. The presence of a single fuller serves to lighten the blade for a younger wielder while maintaining the structural rigidity needed for genuine practice. The Hilt (Scaled Indo-Muslim Style): An all-steel hilt, precision-scaled to fit a small hand. The Disc Pommel: A characteristic flat disc with a central dome. It provides the essential mechanical fulcrum for the Indian draw-cut, allowing a child to generate sufficient torque despite lower physical strength. Integral Knuckle Guard: A slim, protective bow guards the fingers, ensuring the young user develops the correct defensive "process" safely. The Scabbard: Housed in its original (or period-correct) wooden-core scabbard wrapped in deep maroon velvet. It features a wide silver-tone cord wrap at the throat and a simple steel chape (tip), matching the high-status aesthetic of the Leviathan Collection’s elite tier.Made/Created
Date made
1800 - 1900Time Period
19th CenturyPlace
Region
Norht IndiaEthnography
Cultural Region
State/Province
RajasthanCulture/Tribe
Rajput