A fine carved cut-steel chape, Mughal India, 17th century The Sold Archive Central to the composition is

Central to the composition is an ornate urn filled with lush flowers and fruits

or as a focus within a curated Georgian-themed room

making them especially sought after by collectors of George III antiques

Depth : 62 cms (24

A fine carved cut-steel chape, Mughal India, 17th century The Sold Archive Central to the composition isA 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