Dagger Known As Pech Kabz - Afghanistan Or Bukhara

DAGGER KNOWN AS PECH KABZ - AFGHANISTAN OR BUKHARA - 18TH CENTURY
Afghanistan or Bukhara
18th century
Steel, marine ivory, gold damascening
Total length: 39.5; Blade length blade: 28.5 cm

Curved blade, single-edged with a central ridge, made of Wootz Damascus steel; T-shaped spine on the first section, ending in a fleur-de-lis ornament with hooked branches; tip with a mail-pierced design. Gold damascene decoration: flowers, foliage, and bouquets (some repeated motifs)

Handle with two marine ivory plates, given a grained finish by pecking; wide tang, entirely covered in gold damascene. A steel piece is attached to the end of the tang on a swivel pin.

Good condition.

Ref.: 7608
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