A Mughal gem-set rock crystal-hilted dagger and scabbard, India, 18th century
Auction Closed
March 30, 12:47 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
the double-edged steel blade with swollen tip, koftgari decoration near forte, the rock-crystal hilt set with gemstones in gold settings designed as flowering plants, with velvet-covered wood scabbard
42.5cm.
General Pierre Bordes (1870-1943), Governor-general of Algeria.
Private collection, France, first half 20th century.
Private collection, France, first half 20th century.
A comparable example was sold in these rooms, 18 April 2007, lot 145.
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