A fine Indian khandjarli dagger with a gold and gem-set ivory hilt
Probably Vizianagram or Orissa, 18th-19th century
The dagger has a large ivory hilt, with pierced gold flower-heads each set with a cabochon ruby to cover the rivets which secure the ivory to the tang. The blade is of conventional form and the sheath is made from two pieces of buffalo-horn witch a plain gold locket and chape.
L. approx. 30 cm
Provenance:
Robert Hales, London
Literature:
Robert Hales, Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime’s Passion, 2013, p. 2, no. 2 (ill.)
This model differs from others, having an ivory quill on block instead of an iron plate, and not being fitted with a knuckle-guard.
The dagger has a large ivory hilt, with pierced gold flower-heads each set with a cabochon ruby to cover the rivets which secure the ivory to the tang. The blade is of conventional form and the sheath is made from two pieces of buffalo-horn witch a plain gold locket and chape.
L. approx. 30 cm
Provenance:
Robert Hales, London
Literature:
Robert Hales, Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime’s Passion, 2013, p. 2, no. 2 (ill.)
This model differs from others, having an ivory quill on block instead of an iron plate, and not being fitted with a knuckle-guard.
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Part of the Islamic world and Indian Ocean collections.
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