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An Indian dagger
with mottled agate handle decorated in gilt and inlaid in scattered hardstones, the steel blade damascened just below the hilt with a foliate design, the scabbard covered in patterned silk and gilt thread with a shaped agate mount -- 14¾in. (37.4cm.) long, 19th Century, (lower scabbard mount missing, small area of repair to agate handle, some general old wear.)
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with mottled agate handle decorated in gilt and inlaid in scattered hardstones, the steel blade damascened just below the hilt with a foliate design, the scabbard covered in patterned silk and gilt thread with a shaped agate mount -- 14¾in. (37.4cm.) long, 19th Century, (lower scabbard mount missing, small area of repair to agate handle, some general old wear.)
See Illustratioin.