Pech Kabz Dagger, Gold And Agate Damascening. Afghanistan Or Bukhara, Late 18th Century

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Object description :

"Pech Kabz Dagger, Gold And Agate Damascening. Afghanistan Or Bukhara, Late 18th Century"

Pech Kabz DAGGER, gold damascene and agate.
Afghanistan or Bukhara
Late 18th century
Steel, agate
Total length: 36.5 cm; blade length: 26.4 cm

Curved Damascus blade with a steel cutting edge and central ridge; T-shaped back on the first section and chainmail tip. Decorated with gold paint and damascene work, with calligraphy in a cartouche; one side bears the collector's inscription “PECH KABZ.”
The steel handle, decorated along the edge, is fitted with two veined agate plates; it ends with a steel ornament suspended from a fixed ring.

In fairly good condition overall; the handle has undergone previous restoration work on the plates.

Ref.: 6451

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Price: 2 600 €