Agate Khanjar Dagger With A Ram's Head, India, Mughal Dynasty (1526–1857)
INDIA, Rajasthan. Khanjar, Mughal Dynasty (1526–1857)
The honey-colored agate hilt, speckled with brown, is carved with a ram’s head motif and inlaid with precious stones and gold threads featuring floral designs.
The straight, tapered blade is made of wootz steel.
The pommel is decorated with palmettes, scrollwork, and stars, damascened with gold.
The stars served a talismanic function, purifying the steel and protecting the warrior.
This type of goldsmith’s work was not intended for combat but served as a symbol of social status, wealth, and power for nobles and Maharaja princes.
Total length: 32 cm.
Excellent condition
Provenance: - Private collection, Paris
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping cost for international shipments
The honey-colored agate hilt, speckled with brown, is carved with a ram’s head motif and inlaid with precious stones and gold threads featuring floral designs.
The straight, tapered blade is made of wootz steel.
The pommel is decorated with palmettes, scrollwork, and stars, damascened with gold.
The stars served a talismanic function, purifying the steel and protecting the warrior.
This type of goldsmith’s work was not intended for combat but served as a symbol of social status, wealth, and power for nobles and Maharaja princes.
Total length: 32 cm.
Excellent condition
Provenance: - Private collection, Paris
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping cost for international shipments
2 600 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Semi precious stone
Reference (ID): 1797502
Availability: In stock
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