Name/Title
Tegha SakelaEntry/Object ID
362; Full Code: 362.31.52-SW-NBTags
SwordDescription
This is a premier Antique Talwar, a masterpiece of 18th or 19th-century Indian bladesmithing. This specimen is defined by a high-contrast Wootz (crucible steel) blade and an exceptionally rare "Sunburst" engraved disc pommel. It represents a pinnacle of the Leviathan Collection, showcasing the highest level of historical metallurgical "processes."
Core Components & Historical Engineering
The Blade (High-Grade Wootz Steel): The blade exhibits a vibrant, high-contrast "watered" pattern (Jauhar), indicative of true Wootz steel.
In your professional framework, Wootz is the ultimate mechanical certainty. The crystalline structure, formed through a specific slow-cooling process in a crucible, creates a "micro-serrated" edge that maintains its "bite" far longer than standard homogenous steel.
The Hilt (Sunburst Disc Variant): An all-steel Indo-Muslim hilt with a deep, honest historical patina.
The Sunburst Pommel: The interior of the disc pommel is meticulously engraved with a "Sunburst" or "Radiating Star" motif. Historically, this was a symbolic representation of solar power and divine authority, often associated with Rajput or Mughal nobility.
The Pommel Spike: Features a robust, straight steel spike. Mechanically, this allows the wielder to use the sword as a percussive "hammer" in ultra-close quarters, providing a secondary combat process.
The Scabbard: Housed in a wooden-core scabbard wrapped in royal crimson velvet. It is accented with a wide silver-tone wire wrap at the throat and a simple, elegant profile that allows the hilt's unique geometry to remain the visual focus.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Unknown ArtisanDate made
circa 1700 - circa 1700Time Period
18th CenturyDimensions
Dimension Description
36"Length
31 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
