Lot 210
  • 210

An Indian enamelled Katar, Kishangarh, Rajasthan, 18th/19th century

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

the watered steel blade fullered with swollen tip, with chiselled palmettes and etched mark of the Kishangarh armoury to the forte, the hilt with a double grip and decorated throughout with silver-inlaid flowers on a black enamelled ground

Condition

In very good overall condition, very minor blemishes to patina of blade, enamel and silver complete, as viewed.
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