Bidspirit auction | AN INDO-PERSIAN KHANJAR DAGGER WITH

AN INDO-PERSIAN KHANJAR DAGGER WITH CHASED DECORATION, C. 19TH CEN. - An Indian khanjar dagger with its wavy blade chased with foliate patterning with remnants of silver inlay around it, the tip of the blade transitioning into a pointed cone for easier piercing. The curved hilt is composed of steel, with remnants of silver inlay. The blade is kept within a wooden sheath wrapped in green fabric and mounted with decorative brass fittings with foliate patterning. India, c. 19th century. Dimensions: L: 17 3/4 in., (45.1 cm.) Condition: Good condition for age. Koftgari on blade faded. Fabric of scabbard slightly faded, as expected due to age. Hilt tight to blade. Hilt koftgari heavily obscured. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.