Arts of the Islamic World & India

Arts of the Islamic World & India

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A Mughal jade 'pistol-grip' dagger, North India, 18th century

Estimate

20,000 - 30,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

the recurved watered steel blade with double edge, the pale green jade hilt consisting of two parts, the guard finely carved with a typical floral and vegetal motif, the pommel carved en-suite, the velvet-covered wooden scabbard with undecorated pale green jade mounts with a carved suspension loop

42cm.

Philippe Missillier Collection no.187C

Robert Hales, Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime’s Passion, London, Robert Hales C.I. Ltd, 2013, p.365, no.892

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