A fine carved cut-steel chape, Mughal India, 17th century The Sold Archive Design Significance: The scenes embody

Design Significance: The scenes embody Baroque dynamism

Regency cabinetmakers often sought to highlight intricate grains and natural beauty

Dimensions: Height to top of neck 40cm (15

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A fine carved cut-steel chape, Mughal India, 17th century The Sold Archive Design Significance: The scenes embodyA 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