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A HYDERABAD INDIAN DAGGER

This auction ended on May 19, 2018.

Start price: $150

Estimated price: $300 - $350

Buyer's Premium: 24.9%

Sold for: $250

Description

Showing the strong Arab formal influence characteristic of the type. Heavily gilded overall, the hilt embossed and engraved in flowering vine motifs, with broad, double-edged blade. In its matching gilded and embellished scabbard. First half of the 20th century. Overall length 40cm. Condition II