A fine carved cut-steel chape, Mughal India, 17th century The Sold Archive or as a focus within

or as a focus within a curated Georgian-themed room

Central to the composition is an ornate urn filled with lush flowers and fruits

noted for their gently flaring silhouettes and sophisticated glazes

Design Significance: The scenes embody Baroque dynamism

The card tables open to reveal original baize-lined interiors

A fine carved cut-steel chape, Mughal India, 17th century The Sold Archive or as a focus withinA 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