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.
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domingo, julho 05, 2015
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