Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
A large Mughal gem-set enamelled dagger (katar), India, 17th century
Auction Closed
March 30, 12:47 PM GMT
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
the enamelled hilt with a double grip, decorated with gold-mounted diamonds and rubies forming floral motifs against an emerald enamelled ground
44cm.
This magnificent katar is one of the finest and grandest examples of this form of weaponry, a form unique to the Indian Subcontinent. Similar examples, decorated with precious stones, are now in the al-Sabah Collection (Keene 2001, cat.11-16, pp.54-66). A comparable katar, which combined a green enamelled ground with precious stones, sold at Sotheby’s New York, 24 March 2011, lot 103.