Bidspirit auction | A HORSE-HEADED KHANJAR, NORTH INDIA,

A HORSE-HEADED KHANJAR, NORTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY - With a gilt-bronze horse-head-shaped pommel khanjar dagger, the eyes are set with turquoise. The gilt-bronze hilt is embellished with an engraved floral motif. With a slightly re-curved Wootz steel blade. Openwork gilt-brass-mounted scabbard covered in red original velvet, decorated with floral arabesques. The blade may be older than the mounts. North India, 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., (35 cm.) Condition: The hilt has a small crack but it is tight. The blade is in its original condition and has not been resharpened. The scabbard shows a small crack at the throat.