A LAPIS-LAZULI HILTED WATERED-STEEL DAGGER (KARD)
A LAPIS-LAZULI HILTED WATERED-STEEL DAGGER (KARD)

IRAN, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

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A LAPIS-LAZULI HILTED WATERED-STEEL DAGGER (KARD)
IRAN, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Of typical form, the blade and forte engraved with an elegant scrolling tendril forming palmettes, with openwork calligraphic ricasso, the hilt with lapis-lazuli grip, the spine engraved with elongated palmette and trefoil
14 ¼in. (36.2cm.) long

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