Fantastic rare old antique mughal south Indian scorpion deccan region bichuwa dagger 

up for sale Indian bichuwa/ bichwa (बिछुवा) dagger knife with a looped hilt and a recurved blade. It is named for its resemblance to the sting of a scorpion, for which the Hindi name is bichua.

 The bichua usually has a narrow recurved blade and a simple looped handle,

bichua dagger as a common dagger featuring a double curved blade and a sword like guard, meaning an additional
protection of the hand in the form of a bow connecting the cross-guard and the pommel. The handle is decorated with pure silver inlaid koftgari artwork. It has a wooden handle with mehrun velvet on it.    

 this is very beautiful piece. it has nice aging patina. 
 

Dagger weight      :---         0.220  gram   (with scabbard)
Dagger weight      :---         0.195  gram  (without scabbard)
Overall length      :---              13"/ 33 cm 
Blade length        :---             8.5"/ 22 cm
Blade material     :---           Damascus steel  
Handle material   :---      iron handle silver damascened
Scabbard             :---     wooden scabbard & red velvet cloth  

 

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