Excellent Indo-Persian Dagger with Wootz Blade & FINE GOLD WORK
Beautiful straight wootz blade displays vibrant watered pattern with minor surface oxidation. Very Fine flared grip panels secured by steel rivets showing natural hairline fissures and deep amber coloration. Integral steel bolster and strap embellished with refined gold floral overlay. Accompanying wood cored scabbard retaining its red velvet covering showing light pile wear and fitted with a chiseled metal chape. Full length 13 inches, blade length 8 inches.
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Beautiful straight wootz blade displays vibrant watered pattern with minor surface oxidation. Very Fine flared grip panels secured by steel rivets showing natural hairline fissures and deep amber coloration. Integral steel bolster and strap embellished with refined gold floral overlay. Accompanying wood cored scabbard retaining its red velvet covering showing light pile wear and fitted with a chiseled metal chape. Full length 13 inches, blade length 8 inches.