An Indian steel damascened ankus with pierced hollow stem containing sliding balls, decorated in gilt with interlacing flowers (worn) -- 22in.long; and another ankus decorated in gilt damascened with birds among foliage and ivory hilt decorated with circular motifs -- 17.in.long.
See Front Cover Illustration for one (2)
An Indian steel damascened ankus with pierced hollow stem containing sliding balls, decorated in gilt with interlacing flowers (worn) -- 22in.long; and another ankus decorated in gilt damascened with birds among foliage and ivory hilt decorated with circular motifs -- 17.in.long.
See Front Cover Illustration for one (2)
