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A 19thC Indian kard dagger, in finely pierced and gilded scabbard, the tapering single edged blade of finely watered steel, forte and hilt with gold koftgari and ivory grips,

Estimate $600 - $1,000

Realised: $1,350 plus premium

Lot Details

the wooden scabbard with steel outer case, pierced and with birds and foliage outlined in gold, single suspension ring. L.340mm. Provenance: Sotheby's Auctions, London, Good Antique Arms & Armour catalogue, 17th November 1981.

A 19thC Indian kard dagger, in finely pierced and gilded scabbard, the tapering single edged blade of finely watered steel, forte and hilt with gold koftgari and ivory grips, Image 1++
A 19thC Indian kard dagger, in finely pierced and gilded scabbard, the tapering single edged blade of finely watered steel, forte and hilt with gold koftgari and ivory grips, Image 1++
A 19thC Indian kard dagger, in finely pierced and gilded scabbard, the tapering single edged blade of finely watered steel, forte and hilt with gold koftgari and ivory grips, Image 1++