sword, arms, ceremonial object, status object, ornament, arms, ceremonial, status

Sword with brass bells.
Sword with flat iron blade an unusual 'u' shape. There are 8 loops, each containing two bells (one loop is missing) on one side of the blade. The handle is gold (surface scratched or worn) with a leaf life base. The end of the handle contains the same bells on each of its four corners. Handle with care - the grip is loose. Original classification: "A: Knives, swords, spears, spear throwers"

India

metal (material), iron

forged (metal), decorated, tooled, nailed

LDUEC-A.0044

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