λ An Indo-Persian dagger (peshkabz)
λ An Indo-Persian dagger (peshkabz), watered steel blade 11.5 in., of characteristic slender T-section form; hilt with gold koftgari decoration comprising a floral design to the back strap and chevrons to the narrow bolsters, two-part walrus ivory grip, crimson and gold tassels suspended from an elaborate iron loop; crimson velvet-covered scabbard wih gilt-copper locket and chape, each with scalloped and openwork inner borders and finely punched foliate embellishment, the latter with a swollen bud-shaped tip; with a brocade suspension loop and an elaborate arrangement of tassels en suite to those on the hilt; late 18th or early 19th century.
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λ An Indo-Persian dagger (peshkabz), watered steel blade 11.5 in., of characteristic slender T-section form; hilt with gold koftgari decoration comprising a floral design to the back strap and chevrons to the narrow bolsters, two-part walrus ivory grip, crimson and gold tassels suspended from an elaborate iron loop; crimson velvet-covered scabbard wih gilt-copper locket and chape, each with scalloped and openwork inner borders and finely punched foliate embellishment, the latter with a swollen bud-shaped tip; with a brocade suspension loop and an elaborate arrangement of tassels en suite to those on the hilt; late 18th or early 19th century.
Qty: (1)
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Condition Reports
To request a condition report please email nc@woolleyandwallis.co.uk.
