Whole Steel 16 C. Chillanum Dagger

The Chillanum dagger is one of the rarest forms of daggers in the Indian arsenal, a member of a class of daggers from the Deccan. The Chillanum appeared in the 16 C. It is characterized by the re-curving blade and styled X shaped handle. Daggers in this class may take various shapes but all share the typical re-curving blade.

The Chillanum offered here is late 16 – early 17C .  from south India. Heavy re-curving blade with a central rib and reinforced tip. Whole steel handle, grip and pommel buds and D guard. Oval steel cross guard with pierced and curled border.

Blade length 11 inches (28 cm). Total length 19 1/2 inches (39 cm). Good condition to age. Superficial pitting on the blade.  No scabbard. Authentic early rare and elegant dagger.

Provenance: Roy Elvis collection, catalogue number D131.

Price: On request