Bidspirit auction | An Indo-Persian Silver Niello-Decorated Dagger,

An Indo-Persian Silver Niello-Decorated Dagger, 19th Century - A historical dagger or knife, featuring a single-edged, slightly curved steel blade that exhibits significant patination, pitting, and discoloration. The handle and distinct quatrefoil-shaped guard are constructed from a yellow-toned metal, possibly brass or gilded metal, intricately decorated with fine floral and foliate engravings against a darkened silver nielloed, background. The hilt terminates in a rounded, bulbous metal pommel. L: Approximately 28.5cm