Beautiful bichuwa (bichawa or bichwa), dagger with double curved blade in gold damask

A beautiful example of a bichuwa, bichawa or bichwa, a dagger originating from the Indian subcontinent with an ovoid hilt protecting the hand and a wavy, sharp blade on both sides. The characteristic handle has given it the name 'scorpion' sting due to the resemblance of the tail in the extreme act of stinging. Bichuwa in Hindi means 'scorpion'.
The handle and blade are forged from a single block of steel and without riveting; on the top stands an elegant golden bud from which the laid handle originates, lobed and golden at the edges. On the front of the blade and on the heel, an elegant cartouche frames an open flower, also golden. On the back, the grip is shaped and curved to follow the hollow of the hand. A golden scroll refines the blade.
The Bichuwa is equipped with an exhibition stand.