Dagger Called Katar Djamadhar, With Its Sheath. Mughal Empire, India, Late 18th Century
Dagger known as a Katar Djamadhar, with its scabbard.
Mughal Empire, India, late 18th century
Iron, steel, gold damascene
Total length: 37 cm (without scabbard) - Blade length: 25 cm
Steel blade, double-edged, with central ridges and double hollow fuller lines. Pointed tip; engraved multi-lobed pommel.
The blade is forged in one piece and leads to a U-shaped hilt, composed of a double branch adorned with floral and foliage engravings, convex on the outer surfaces, and connected by two transverse leaf-decorated bars. The decoration is overlaid with gold damascene. The perimeter is entirely chiseled, forming a frieze of steel beads.
The scabbard is made of wood, covered in velvet.
The original damascene work is in excellent condition.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.: 6923
Mughal Empire, India, late 18th century
Iron, steel, gold damascene
Total length: 37 cm (without scabbard) - Blade length: 25 cm
Steel blade, double-edged, with central ridges and double hollow fuller lines. Pointed tip; engraved multi-lobed pommel.
The blade is forged in one piece and leads to a U-shaped hilt, composed of a double branch adorned with floral and foliage engravings, convex on the outer surfaces, and connected by two transverse leaf-decorated bars. The decoration is overlaid with gold damascene. The perimeter is entirely chiseled, forming a frieze of steel beads.
The scabbard is made of wood, covered in velvet.
The original damascene work is in excellent condition.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.: 6923
5 200 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1723793
Availability: In stock
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