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NORTH INDIA, 1775-1800
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THE QUEEN OF AWADH’S KNIFE (KARD)
NORTH INDIA, 1775-1800
Walrus ivory carved as a ram’s-head, set with ruby eyes, watered-steel blade
9 5/8 ins. (24.5 cm.) long; 7/8 in. (2.2 cm.) wide
NORTH INDIA, 1775-1800
Walrus ivory carved as a ram’s-head, set with ruby eyes, watered-steel blade
9 5/8 ins. (24.5 cm.) long; 7/8 in. (2.2 cm.) wide
Provenance
By repute, the Queen of Awadh
Exhibited
Grand Palais, Paris 2017, p.117, no.89
The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p.143, no.91
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p.167, no.95
The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p.143, no.91
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p.167, no.95
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Rahul Kadakia