Bidspirit auction | A MUGHAL BONE-HILTED DAGGER (KANJAR)

A MUGHAL BONE-HILTED DAGGER (KANJAR) WITH SHEATH, LATE 17TH CENTURY - A finely crafted Mughal dagger featuring a hilt intricately carved with regal figures and a double-edged, curved watered-steel blade that tapers to a sharp point, adorned with delicate gold-inlaid calligraphy (Abbas the Great and dated 1052 AH/1642 AD). The sheath, with metal fittings, is carved with intricate latticework and additional figures in relief, possibly depicting Mughal noblemen or warriors in regal poses. A small red gemstone embedded in the sheath adds a touch of opulence. Length 40 cm. Blade 20 cm.