Lot 133
  • 133

A MUGHAL RAM-FORM IVORY HILTED DAGGER, India, CIRCA 1800

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

the blade of tapered watered-steel, the ivory hilt with pommel in the form of a ram's head with thick mane encircled by a silver band at the lock decorated with a palmette on either side

Condition

overall in very good condition. blade has some minor patination. ivory pommel has some cracking, especially near the lock and at the top of the ram's head, as viewed.
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