18th C. Mughal Wooden Fakir's Weapon / Dagger
**Originally Listed At $150**
Central Asia, India, Mughal Empire, ca. 18th century CE. A fascinating weapon, a wooden and metal dagger disguised as a crutch. Size: 1.25" W x 30.1" H (3.2 cm x 76.5 cm)
Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired in May 2008; ex-Fagan Arms, Clinton Township, Michigan, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
#151932
Condition Report: Light wear on surface commensurate with age and use. Paint is bubbled on one side of the handle like it was exposed to high heat. Form nicely preserved.
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**Originally Listed At $150**
Central Asia, India, Mughal Empire, ca. 18th century CE. A fascinating weapon, a wooden and metal dagger disguised as a crutch. Size: 1.25" W x 30.1" H (3.2 cm x 76.5 cm)
Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired in May 2008; ex-Fagan Arms, Clinton Township, Michigan, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
#151932
Condition Report: Light wear on surface commensurate with age and use. Paint is bubbled on one side of the handle like it was exposed to high heat. Form nicely preserved.