Lot Essay
US$7,000-9,000
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A MUGHAL WHITE JADE HANDLED DAGGER
The handle well carved as the head of a horse, with its mouth slightly open and its nostrils flaring, the finely combed mane highlighted with four cabochon sapphires, the underside of the handle and the hilt of the dagger enamelled with stylised floral sprays with cabochon sapphire accents, 30.3 cm. long, jade handle 19th century, mount circa 1930, in a Cartier fitted box
Signed Cartier
The handle well carved as the head of a horse, with its mouth slightly open and its nostrils flaring, the finely combed mane highlighted with four cabochon sapphires, the underside of the handle and the hilt of the dagger enamelled with stylised floral sprays with cabochon sapphire accents, 30.3 cm. long, jade handle 19th century, mount circa 1930, in a Cartier fitted box
Signed Cartier
Sale room notice
Please note, two cabochon sapphires deficient, both to the top of horse head. This is not mentioned in the catalogue.