Lot Essay
For a similar example see G.N. Pan, Indian Arms and Armor, Vol. II, 1980, plate cxx.
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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A damascened steel dagger
INDIA, RAJASTHAN, 18TH CENTURY
Details
A damascened steel dagger
India, Rajasthan, 18th century
The hilt formed as a parrot with a vibrant ruby eye, embellished with a gilt interlacing floral pattern, continuing to the forte of the four faceted blade, which tapers into a fine double-edged tip
13¼ in. (33.7 cm.) long
India, Rajasthan, 18th century
The hilt formed as a parrot with a vibrant ruby eye, embellished with a gilt interlacing floral pattern, continuing to the forte of the four faceted blade, which tapers into a fine double-edged tip
13¼ in. (33.7 cm.) long
Provenance
Private collection, New York, 1995
Brought to you by
Hugo Weihe
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