A SILVER MOUNTED KINJAL, MOROCCO, 20TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 5094

Indian & Islamic Works of Art

London, South Kensington

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20 April 2007

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Lot 79

A SILVER MOUNTED KINJAL, MOROCCO, 20TH CENTURY

Price realised

GBP 1,560

Estimate

GBP 350 - GBP 500

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A SILVER MOUNTED KINJAL, MOROCCO, 20TH CENTURY
With wooden hilt capped with silver mount engraved and chased with scrolling design and finial, with steel blade, the silver scabbard with a plain band running down both sides with confronting scroll detail, engraved bands either sides, with suspension rings attached - 16 1/2in. (42cm.) long

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