Heavily Bejewelled Indian Sword in the Tulwar Style

Date: 1880–1900

Geography: South India, Hyderabad

Medium: Steel blade; gold hilt, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds, with applied silver wire

Dimensions: Overall: L. 38 5/8 in. (98 cm); hilt: L. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)

Credit Line: The Al-Thani Collection

Source: www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/view?exhibitionId=%7b2894CFE7-CD00-4F2C-982C-4FB853147D11%7d&oid=458819