Ken Corneal Estate Bladed Weapon Collection
Tuesday, 3 - Monday, 16 February 2026
Indo–Persian Khanjar Dagger with Damascus steel (wootz) 13" recurve blade pierced with a 2¾" slot containing 15 captured small steel balls (Tears of the Wounded/Tears of the Afflicted),
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Lot Details
niello silver inlay at the ricardo, Mughal style grip carved with foliate design, steel scabbard with floral meander to the length of each side. Overall 18".
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