José Daniel Cabrera Peña Ever since I saw Cabrera Pena’s work I was struck with the richness of his colors. I was determined to find more of his amazing styles to add to this collection. It…
The magnificent throne of Tipu Sultan was in the form of a life size tiger, clothed in shimmering gold metal sheets and studded with dazzling precious stones. The Asiatic Annual Register (1799: 223…
A gilt hilted Pallache studded with turquoise, Russia, ca. 1847, housed at the Hermitage Museum.
The steel hilt takes the form often referred to as 'Mamluk' or 'pistol-grip'. It is overlaid with finely executed koftgari work in gold, including bands with geometric patterns, and panels with scrolling floral and foliate motifs. The quillon stems are
