Lot 34
  • 34

A Mughal gem-set jade-hilted dagger (khanjar), India, 17th/18th century

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Dagger
  • 36cm.
the jade hilt of pistol grip form with colourful stones set in gold kundan settings in swirling floral vine design, watered-steel double-edged slightly curved blade, on bespoke stand

Condition

In fairly good condition, the blade slightly bent, probably re-set into hilt, oxidisation with associated discoloration to blade, the hilt with a few very minor section of gold kundan missing, some stones replaced, discoloration to original foil backing, as viewed.
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