Sword of Salar Jung III with uncut diamonds Sword of Salar Jung III with uncut diamonds
1901/1999
Salar Jung Museum
Hyderabad, India
Mir-Yousuf-Ali-Khan-Bahadur, Salar Jung-III’s Talwar with European curved blade sword with gold handle. It is studded with sparkling uncut diamonds polished and set in coloured enamel. These diamonds were mined in the local town of Golconda, famous in the medieval period for its gems. The golden hilt of the sword is known as Hakin Khani. The Diamonds on the blue velvet scabbard and the ferrule are uncut.
Mir-Yousuf-Ali-Khan-Bahadur, Salar Jung-III’s Talwar with European curved blade sword with gold handle. It is studded with sparkling uncut diamonds polished and set in coloured enamel. These diamonds were mined in the local town of Golconda, famous in the medieval period for its gems. The golden hilt of the sword is known as Hakin Khani. The Diamonds on the blue velvet scabbard and the ferrule are uncut.
Details
- Title: Sword of Salar Jung III with uncut diamonds Sword of Salar Jung III with uncut diamonds
- Creator Nationality: Indian
- Date Created: 1901/1999
- Location: Salar Jung Museum
- Subject Keywords: Arms and armoury
- Medium: Steel, Gold
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