RARE MUGHAL GOLD DAMASCENED DAGGER

Ca. AD 1800 A steel dagger with a broad, double-edged blade tapering to an acute point, with a pronounced central ridge flanked by recessed panels. The hilt has a waisted grip flaring towards the pommel, richly embellished in gold damascening with scrolling floral arabesques, stylised blossoms and foliate tendrils arranged in symmetrical compositions. Accompanied by a textile-covered scabbard with gold-coloured braided trim. Size: 315mm x 40mm; Weight: 220g Provenance: Private London collection; Ex. Private German collection, 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

估價:$1,332.17

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