Rare 16 C. Long and Heavy Rapier style Sword, South India

This long and heavy Rapier style sword is ,ate 16 C or very early 17 C. Coming from South India, Probably from Srirangam. Tapering blade of hollow diamond cross section. The blade is riveted to long pierced langets comprising part of a large curved rectangular cross guard, Whole steel grip and complicated pommel structure (Partially restored)

Blade 30 1/2inches (75 cm). Total length 37 inches (94 cm). Cross Guard width 7 inches (18 Cm). Good condition to age Moderately pitted blade.

For discussion on similar swords see: Robert Elgood “Hindu arms and Ritual” Pages 88-79

Provenance: Roy Elvis collection Catalog number C 40