Bidspirit auction | A FINE GOLD-DAMASCENED INDO-PERSIAN KHANJAR

A FINE GOLD-DAMASCENED INDO-PERSIAN KHANJAR DAGGER, 19TH CEN. - An Indo-Persian Khanjar dagger decorated with brilliant gold and silver koftgari-work to the hilt and the forte. The hilt having depictions of tigers, elephants, and antelopes bounded by borders in geometric and foliate patterns, the pommel being in the shaped of a dove's head complete with a delicate protruding beak. The koftgari of the forte of the blade is similarly decorated to the hilt, with a tiger on one side and a floral motif on the other, both set within geometric borders. The blade itself is nicely curved and has a decoratively sculpted portion of its spine. Indo-Persia, 19th Century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 13 3/4 in., (34.9 cm.) Condition: Very tip of dagger chipped off. Some minor loss to gilding in places. Scabbard missing.