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art-of-swords: Khanjarli DaggerDated: 18th centuryCulture:...

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art-of-swords:

Khanjarli Dagger

  • Dated: 18th century
  • Culture: Indian
  • Medium: steel, gold, rubies
  • Measurements: overall length 32.5cm

The dagger has a curved, double-edged blade of grey damask, divided by three raisers, chiselled at the base, and pierced and enriched with gold inlay). The guard ends in the shape of a partially gilt, animal head. The typical hilt has four enamelled grip scales decorated with small rubies.

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

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