Antique Indo Persian Indian Damascened Steel Bow Islamic Mughal India to sword

Description

Antique Indian Silver And Gold Damascened Steel Reflex Bow Islamic Mughal India
Antique 18th Century Mughal Indian Silver And Gold Damascened Steel Reflex Bow Islamic Mughal India
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Description
A very rare Antique 18th century Northern India, Mughal dynasty period, large Islamic Indo-Persian silver and gold Damascened Steel Reflex Bow of recurved form composed of two hand forged steel elements connected at the central rounded hand grip by a screw. The limbs of the bow with pronounced string notches.
MEASUREMENTS:
Overall length: 99.2 cm (39.06 inches)
CONDITION: Showing the age, with nice age patina, silver, and gold damascene inlay worn. However, is in good condition considering its age to be over 200 years old.
REFERENCES:
1.Similar bow dated to the 17th century is published in the catalogue of the famous Islamic Arms and Armour Exhibition: Splendeur Des Armes Orientales. Paris: ACTE-EXPO, [1988]. Page:82. No.132
2.Traditional Archery from Six Continents: The Charles E. Grayson Collection: by Charles E Grayson; Mary French; Michael John O’Brien. Page.73 ,76. No.69
3. Similar bow sword dated to the 18th century is in the renowned collection of Robert Hales and published in the book Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime's Passion by Robert Hales. Page.301. Fig.722.
4.Comparable Indian Steel bow but late 19th century was sold by Bonhams, London, New Bond Street Islamic & Indian Art 22 Oct 2019. Lot 191. Price realized. £ 8,187 (US$ 10,731). Please see the link below
5.Another Indian Steel bow was sold by Christie’s, London, Islamic & Indian Art. 7 April 2011.Lot 187. Price realized. £ 30,000 (US$ 10,731). Please see the link below
This particular construction of the Indian large steel bow is scarce. We searched the internet worldwide to find another example of this specific form of Indian steel bow. We couldn't find any for sale by antique dealers, auctions, or private sellers.
So it is quite possible that our bow is the only one for sale worldwide.
Item number: ES1019
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