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A fine Deccan chilanum

An exceptional example with a graceful hilt with a strong presence.

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Ten avatars of Vishnu katar

Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation, took many mortal shapes, or "avatar"

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A hooded Vijayanagara katar

A classic example of the 16th century.

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Asian Export sword guard

Private collection. Not for sale.

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Asian export disc guard

The design, overlaid in silver, gold, and copper, over a crosshatched background shows dragon amongst clouds.

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Taiwanese aboriginal Rukai knife

A fine example with mother-or-pearl decorated hilt and scabbard.

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Sinhalese export sword guard

A large circular Asian export sword guard with elaborate decor carved in relief on both sides.

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Fine Burmese dha hmyaung

With intricately carved ivory hilt depicting a demon on a horse.

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Silver inlaid Deccan katar

An impressive example with true inlays in silver in the hilt.

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