DAGGER called Katar Djamadhar
Mughal Empire, India
Early 19th century
Iron, steel, Damascus steel, gold damascening
Long. total: 44; Long. blade: 23.5 cm

Damascus steel blade, double-edged, with median ridges and double grooves in the hollow.
Chain-piercing point.
The forge is entirely forged, opening onto a U-shaped handle composed of a double branch, convex on the outside, and connected by two crossbars. It is richly decorated with gold damascening, featuring floral motifs and friezes.

The original damascening is in excellent condition.

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