Sword cane, India, early 20th century Steel cane with disc-shaped pommels, decorated with gold-inlaid koftgari and rectangular panels featuring animal figures (birds, elephants, felines, rhinoceroses), some clashing, or hunting scenes. A rosette adorns each pommel. The cane unscrews in three sections to reveal two steel blades, one inlaid with a gold Devanagari inscription. Length: 52 cm A few traces of rust and scratches, the tip of one blade bent. Provenance: Maison Tarazi collection.