Outstanding 18th-19th C. Mogul Indian Silver & Enamel

Outstanding 18th-19th C. Mogul Indian Silver & Enamel KHANJAR Dagger. A truly beautiful Islamic Mughal warrior's weapon featuring a large silver hilt profusely inlaid with blue, green and burgundy hot enamel ornamentation, depicting birds and peacocks among the jungle flora. Mounted with an extraordinary broad double edged blade of fine Wootz damascus steel. Blade exhibits an intricate and complex structure of seldom encountered multi-fullered configuration of extensive depth and armor-piercing capabilities. Lower blade with reinforcement steel panels profusely inlaid with gold floral vines in silver framing. With its original fabric over wood scabbard, this Gorgeous example must have belonged to a wealthy and important individual. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 14 1/2", Blade length : 9 1/2".