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NORTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
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A MUGHAL JADE-HILTED DAGGER (KHANJAR)
NORTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
The celadon jade hilt of curved pistol-grip form with a carved round pommel supported by curving leaves, the pommel engraved with a leaf lattice, the grip with elegant floral sprays, the forte with curved terminals, slight losses, the associated watered-steel curved blade with sharpened edges and slight medial ridge, in cloth covered sheath with traces of green velvet and metal thread seam
14½in. (36.8cm.) long
NORTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY
The celadon jade hilt of curved pistol-grip form with a carved round pommel supported by curving leaves, the pommel engraved with a leaf lattice, the grip with elegant floral sprays, the forte with curved terminals, slight losses, the associated watered-steel curved blade with sharpened edges and slight medial ridge, in cloth covered sheath with traces of green velvet and metal thread seam
14½in. (36.8cm.) long
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