A ROCK-CRYSTAL HILTED WATERED-STEEL DAGGER, MUGHAL INDIA, 1700-1850

A ROCK-CRYSTAL HILTED WATERED-STEEL DAGGER
MUGHAL INDIA, 1700-1850
The single-edged blade with 'prophet's ladder' motif, the ricasso with two-toned gold overlaid scrolling floral decoration, the carved rock-crystal ram's head hilt with inlaid hard stones and gold eyes and collar, light areas of surface encrustation around the rear of the ram's head
15¾in. (40cm.) high

Special Notice

This lot is offered without reserve.

Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN COLLECTION