Thursday, May 19, 2016

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















art-of-swords:

Kard Dagger

  • Dated: 18th century
  • Culture: Indian
  • Geography: Rajasthan
  • Measurements: overall length 35.7 cm

The dagger has a straight, single-edged blade made of damaskus steel. The ivory grip is finely sculpted in the shape of a parrot, the eyes made with rubies with gilt frame, while the iron ring-nut is also gilt and features floral decorations.

Source: Copyright © 2016 Czerny’s International Auction House S.R.L.



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