Bidspirit auction | A FINE WOOTZ BLADED ISLAMIC

A FINE WOOTZ BLADED ISLAMIC PERSIAN KHANJAR DAGGER WITH CARVED BONE HANDLE, EARLY 19TH CEN. - A finely made Islamic Persian khanjar dagger with a wootz blade which has been decorated with exquisite gold koftari Farsi inscriptions on both sides of the blade. The bone handle is intricately carved and engraved with anthropomorphic scenes along the grip and Arabic lettering to the grip. The blade bears what appears to be an old inventory number written in marker on one side. Islamic World, Iran, early 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: 17 3/8 in., (17 3/8 cm.) Condition: Blade appears to be in very good condition overall. Grip with some cracks and signs of old restoration. Hilt is tight.