Lot Essay
(US$3,800-5,000)
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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A MUGHAL CELADON JADE HANDLED DAGGER
Details
A MUGHAL CELADON JADE HANDLED DAGGER
18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The handle is well carved as the head of a horse, with its mouth slightly open and its nostrils flaring, the finely combed mane incised for detail, the mottled stone of a pale celadon tone, the hilt of the dagger gilt with stylised floral sprays
11 1/4 in. (28.5 cm.) long, leather sheath
18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The handle is well carved as the head of a horse, with its mouth slightly open and its nostrils flaring, the finely combed mane incised for detail, the mottled stone of a pale celadon tone, the hilt of the dagger gilt with stylised floral sprays
11 1/4 in. (28.5 cm.) long, leather sheath
(US$3,800-5,000)