I wish all my friends & family, loyal customers, and site browsers a good transition into 2023 and a prosperous new year. Let us hope for less war, fewer crises, and spending our time in meaningful ways.

Season's Greetings!
I wish all my friends & family, loyal customers, and site browsers a good transition into 2023 and a prosperous new year. Let us hope for less war, fewer crises, and spending our time in meaningful ways.
Fine Indian kard with gilt copper alloy hilt, decorated with chiseled flowers.
The manner of decoration is entirely geometrical, which is very hard to do right.
The hilt is in the typical Marwari Rajput style, made by Ram Namar in 1857 A.D.
Once belonging to William Fraser (1784-1835), a British civil servant.
Once belonging to William Fraser (1784-1835), a British civil servant.
Inspired by uchigatana brought into Vietnam by Japanese refugees.