A fine carved cut-steel chape, Mughal India, 17th century red dating circa 1900

dating circa 1900

These window seats beautifully illustrate the enduring influence of Rococo ornamentation during the reign of Napoleon III

Width: 42 cms (16

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A fine carved cut-steel chape, Mughal India, 17th century red dating circa 1900A fine foliate steel chape, Mughal, India, 17th century India, circa 1700 Height: 10 cms (4 ins) Used as both protection and decoration on the tip of a swords scabbard, this chape features intricate, high relief designs of flowering plants that are both beautiful and functional. The attention to detail and precision of the work is truly impressive and speaks to the level of expertise achieved by Mughal swordsmiths during this period. This chape is not