Two throwing weapon "chakram", "chakar", "chakra" ·  India · ID: 3051346

Description

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This weapon was used sporadically throughout central and northern India for many centuries. It is most closely associated, however, with the Punjab region and in particular with the Sikhs, by whom it is referred to as a “chakar”.

The ring with a sharpened outer edge was thrown or hurled, either by being released after being twirled around the smooth inside edge by the forefinger or released frisbee-like or discus style. It has an effective range of 40 to 50 metres.

The object Two throwing weapon “chakram”, “chakar”, “chakra” with the object ID 3051346 was part of the auction Auction 104 on April 12, 2025. The object with the lot number 393 achieved a sales price of EUR 750 with an asking price of EUR 200.

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