Dagger Called Katar Jamadhar Mughal Empire, India, Early 19th Century

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Object description :

"Dagger Called Katar Jamadhar Mughal Empire, India, Early 19th Century"

KNIFE called Katar Djamadhar
Mughal Empire, India, early 19th century
Iron, steel, gold damascene
Total length: 45.8 cm - Blade length: 24.3 cm

Steel blade with double cutting edges, median ridges, and double recessed gutters. Pierced mesh tip. Each side is decorated with a flower and three cartouches in gold damascene (traces of corrosion)
The forge is integral, leading to a U-shaped handle composed of a double branch, convex on the outside, and linked by two crossbars. It is richly decorated with gold damascene, floral motifs and friezes.

Beautiful preservation of the original damask.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Réf. : 5433

Price: 1 900 €