A PARCEL GILT DAMASCENED METAL DAGGER (KHANJAR)

Description:

North-India, ca. 19th c.
L. 47 cm
The dagger with a curved pommel ending in a rams head showing pair of horns and pricked ears, the blade set with a floral ornament to one side and the scabbard decorated with a band along the rim containing scrolling tendrils.
Former old German private collection, acquired prior to 2007
Minor wear