DAGGER called Kard

Indo-Persia, 19th century

Steel, wood and silver

Long. total: 33; Long. blade: 18 cm

(restoration and very slightly dulled tip)

This elegant little dagger has a silver rocket decorated with friezes of foliage scrolls.

The heel of the blade has a cut and applied floral decoration.

The steel blade is straight, single-edged.

The scabbard is made of wood covered with embossed silver. A suspension ring is accompanied by a chain.

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Ref.LP: 2057