DAGGER called Kard - Indo-Persia - 19th century

DAGGER called Kard
Indo-Persia, 19th century
Steel, jade, damascus, gold, glass
Long. total: 31.5; Long. blade: 21.2 cm
(Old accident)

Single-edged Damascus blade with a chainmail point, decorated and marked with gold in the first third.
Steel miter decorated with floral motifs.
Jade rocket engraved with leaves, pommel carved into a ram's head with red glass eyes surrounded by gold.

Ref.: 6290

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