Very fine 19C Pulwar with a European style Blade - 11572


The Pulwar’ is the Afghan relative of the Indian Tulwar. The Pulwar hilt has a very distinct shape, with down curving quillons. The one offered here for sale is a very fine and unusual fighting sword, with European style etched blade 32 1/2 inches long. The steel handle is of typical quilon shape but with a ball shaped beautifully ribbed pommel (scarce version) and very fine pierced hand guard . It has black leather scabbard with etched steel mounts. Total length 36 1/2 inches. Very good condition. A rare European style sword in shape and decoration.

 
 
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