An unusual Mughal jade-hilted dagger
India, 17th century
The hilt is carved overall with foliate decoration and it has a plain curved watered steel blade. With an intricately repoussé silver scabbard.
L. approx. 35 cm
Provenance:
Robert Hales, London
An unusual feature is the jade guard-plate at the bottom of the hilt. Although it looks plain, the finesse of the hilt and blade make this a small Mughal masterpiece.
The hilt is carved overall with foliate decoration and it has a plain curved watered steel blade. With an intricately repoussé silver scabbard.
L. approx. 35 cm
Provenance:
Robert Hales, London
An unusual feature is the jade guard-plate at the bottom of the hilt. Although it looks plain, the finesse of the hilt and blade make this a small Mughal masterpiece.
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