art-of-swords:Khanjar DaggerDated: late 19th centuryCulture: IndianMedium: steel, iron, rock crystal
art-of-swords:Khanjar DaggerDated: late 19th centuryCulture: IndianMedium: steel, iron, rock crystal, goldMeasurements: overall length 30.5 cmThe dagger features a straight, single-edged blade of fine damask, with koftgari gold inlays depicting floral motifs, at the base. There are more inlays at the rear side of the base, featuring small plaque with racemes. The iron ring-nut features gold-inlaid floral motifs. The rock crystal grip is curved, having a roundish pommel.Source: Copyright © 2015 Czerny’s International Auction House S.R.L. -- source link