An Indian Talwar and scabbard with inscribed hilt, India, 19th century

the curved watered-steel blade double-edged towards the tip, the talwar hilt with baluster form grip and broad quillons, decorated throughout with fine koftgari comprising scrolling vines and mini-medallions, inscription to the disc pommel surmounted by a foliate openwork loop with attached cord, the leather-covered scabbard with corresponding pierced koftgari chape