Bidspirit auction | AN UNUSUAL INDO PERSIAN PESH-KABZ

AN UNUSUAL INDO PERSIAN PESH-KABZ DAGGER WITH A CARVED HILT, 18TH CEN. - A rare Indo-Persian dagger with a khanjar style hilt of green jade, finely carved in the shape if a horse's head, including an uncommon knuckle-bow, affixed to a finely crafted pesh-kabz style blade with beautiful floral koftgari-work at its base. This joining of two different styles of dagger is very rare, and this example is set further apart by its fine craftsmanship. Indo-Persia, 18th Century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 15 5/8 in., (39.7 cm.) Condition: Blade lightly pitted. Most of gold inlay is preserved. Horse of hilt pommel with one ear chipped off.