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Sword with scabbard
Steel blade, gold plated hilt, wood, 19th century
Loaned by Dr. Anmol S. Mahal and Dr. Surjit K Mahal
The shape and decorative pattern of this sword are typical of the Sikh misl period, in the late 18th century. The inscription inside the handle reads:
“Almighty be with you, Santji Singh, December 1886”
Ivory Miniatures
Watercolor on ivory, mid-19th century
Loaned by the Kapany Collection of Sikh Art
Among these portraits of the family and court of Ranjit Singh, look for the white-bearded Maharaja and the Europeans who trained his military. Painted ivories such as these were often given to visiting dignitaries.
Ceremonial helmet:
Loaned by the Kapany Collection of Sikh Art
Mughul Coins with Sikh Counter Strike
Silver, early 18th century
Loaned by The Kapany Collection of Sikh Art
Chakkar (Qouit)
Steel, 20th century reproduction
Loaned by Mr. and Mrs. Gurdip S. and Nirmaljeet K. Mailk
Katar (Punch Dagger)
Steel, 20th century reproduction
Loaned by Mr. and Mrs. Gurdip S. and Nirmaljeet K. Mailk
Unique to India, the katar was designed to penetrate armor. The blade is thicker near the point, making it extremely strong. In India, many men wore it tucked into a sash.
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