A MUGHAL CARVED JADE HILT
A MUGHAL CARVED JADE HILT

NORTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY

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A MUGHAL CARVED JADE HILT
NORTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
Of typical pistol-grip form, the surface finely engraved with a rosette to either side of the pommel from which spring further floral sprays, a third rosette at the top issuing a leaf down the spine and towards the front, the base similarly engraved beneath a pronounced collar, three small holes to pommel, probably once inset, on perspex stand
5in. (12.7cm.) high

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