Lot Essay
For a short discussion on Mughal zoomorphic hilts and an example formed as a ram's head, please see the preceding lot.
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MUGHAL INDIA, MID 17TH CENTURY
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A FINE HORSE-HEADED JADE-HILTED DAGGER (KHANJAR)
MUGHAL INDIA, MID 17TH CENTURY
With slightly recurved steel double-edged blade, each side with a series of ridges, the hilt of jade delicately carved in the form of a horse's head, the lower half of the hilt with gemset floral decoration, yellow velvet-covered sheath with metal-thread seam, velvet worn, blade re-fixed
15¼in. (38.8cm.) long
MUGHAL INDIA, MID 17TH CENTURY
With slightly recurved steel double-edged blade, each side with a series of ridges, the hilt of jade delicately carved in the form of a horse's head, the lower half of the hilt with gemset floral decoration, yellow velvet-covered sheath with metal-thread seam, velvet worn, blade re-fixed
15¼in. (38.8cm.) long
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.
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Romain Pingannaud
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