A fine carved cut-steel chape, Mughal India, 17th century The Sold Archive Depth : 62 cms (24

Depth : 62 cms (24

noted for their gently flaring silhouettes and sophisticated glazes

elegantly set atop strong yet slender metal frames

Material: Blue glass with patinated metal bases and tops

and the distinction of their provenance—qualities much sought after in antique lamps

A fine carved cut-steel chape, Mughal India, 17th century The Sold Archive Depth : 62 cms (24A 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