A fine Persian or Indian karud, jade handle, gold koftgari, late 19th century.
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A fine Persian or Indian karud, jade handle, gold koftgari, late 19th century.

Estimate: EUR 1000.00 - 1300.00

Starting Bid: EUR 1000.00

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Description

A fine Persian or Indian karud, jade handle, gold koftgari, late 19th century. A fine example of a classic type, with jade grips and a well-wrought blade with a T-back and armor-piercing tip, a round medallion with Arabic inscriptions made of gold using the koftgari technique. Ferrule between the handle and blade with gold koftgari. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard. Late 19th century. A fine collector's dagger from the Indo-Iranian region. 46 cm.

Condition

Good condition

Dimensions

Height 46 cm / 18.1 in