sábado, junho 27, 2015

art-of-swords: Khanjar Dagger Dated: circa 1900Culture:...

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art-of-swords:

Khanjar Dagger

  • Dated: circa 1900
  • Culture: Indian
  • Medium: steel, gold, rock crystal, silver, wood, velvet, emerald, coral, garnet,
  • Measurements: overall length 38cm

The dagger features an ornamental, curved, double-edged, damask blade with slightly strengthened tip. The central part is decorated with gilt, engraved effigy of human figures, tigers, elephants and other animals. The rock crystal grip, the pommel is shaped the form of a horse head and enriched with silver leaves and coloured stones, the eyes covered with yellow gold. The wooden scabbard is covered in velvet and has embossed silver mounts.

Source: Copyright © 2015 Czerny’s International Auction House S.R.L.

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