Sunday, December 13, 2015

art-of-swords: Khanjar Dagger Dated: 18th century Culture:...















art-of-swords:

Khanjar Dagger

  • Dated: 18th century
  • Culture: Mughal
  • Measurements: overall length 19 inches (48.26cm)

The dagger features a jade handle carved in the shape of a stylized parrot’s head and is elaborately adorned by colorful stones. The blade is single-edged and also features elaborate decoration, with inlaid gold decorations at the proximal end that continue along the top spine of the blade. The dagger is presented in a red velvet covered scabbard with inlaid silver details at its extremities accompanies this striking dagger.

Source: Copyright © 2015 M.S. Rau Antiques



Imported from Tumblr: http://ift.tt/1Nrb53l

No comments:

Post a Comment