Lot 239
  • 239

A dagger with rock crystal hilt and scabbard, Mughal, 17th/18th century

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • rock crystal, steel, velvet covered wood scabbard
the rock-crystal hilt carved with flowerhead motifs, lotus blossoms and leafy details, with a watered-steel gently curving blade, velvet covered wood scabbard

Provenance

Ex-private collection, United States

Condition

In general good condition, some encrustation around carved decoration, minor oxidisation to blade, scabbard broken near tip, worn as consistent with age and use, as viewed.
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