Two South-Indian katars, each with guarded hilt of characteristic form -- 18¾.in.long max; another katar, the blade chiselled with a tiger and an elephant on each side, in original leather scabbard -- 15¼.in.long; two kards, each with hardstone grip scales and original scabbard -- 14¾.in.long; a pesh kabz similar -- 14.in.long; and a kindjal of characteristic form, the hilt with ivory grip scales -- 15.in.long, 18th/19th century. (7)

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Two South-Indian katars, each with guarded hilt of characteristic form -- 18¾.in.long max; another katar, the blade chiselled with a tiger and an elephant on each side, in original leather scabbard -- 15¼.in.long; two kards, each with hardstone grip scales and original scabbard -- 14¾.in.long; a pesh kabz similar -- 14.in.long; and a kindjal of characteristic form, the hilt with ivory grip scales -- 15.in.long, 18th/19th century. (7)

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