A JADE-HILTED GOLD-DAMASCENED WATERED-STEEL DAGGER
A JADE-HILTED GOLD-DAMASCENED WATERED-STEEL DAGGER

INDIA, 19TH CENTURY

Details
A JADE-HILTED GOLD-DAMASCENED WATERED-STEEL DAGGER
INDIA, 19TH CENTURY
With double-edged blade slightly curving towards the point, with central ridge and long forte with gold-damascened carved decoration depicting a lion attacking a deer amidst foliage, the curved gilt jade hilt carved with rows of petals at top and bottom, with curving leaf-shaped guard, the pommel with a hardstone cabochon with gold and silver filigree mounts, the probably original velvet covered sheath with gilt jade chape carved with iris
16 3/8in. (41.6cm.) with sheath

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

Sign in
View condition report

More from Islamic & Indian Works of Art & Textiles

View All
View All