A kinjal dagger, Northern India, 18th-19th century, 32,5 cm long

A kinjal dagger and scabbard, Northern India, 18th-19th century, 32,5 cm long

Condition report:
Very good overall condition for a piece of this type: gilding very rich and bright.
Normal oxidation spots to the surface of the blade
Brownish colour oxidation to the iron surfaces of the handle
Some minor tears to the surface of the handle, the longest one parallel to the plant in the middle
Some losses to the koftgari on the handle
Presence of a chip (approx. 5x6 mm) to the handle, on one of the quillions, at the junction between the side piece and the central one
The scabbard is a modern replacement