Lot 242:
A RARE INDIAN KHANJARLI DAGGER
Sold for: $325
Description
Of classic form, the grips carved of elephant with characteristic broadly flared and cusped pommel. The oval guard with scalloped borders and integral knucklebow terminating in a lotus bud, the blade of recurved, double-edged form, wrought with deep fullers and a prominent central ridge, with armor-piercing tip. In its later velvet-covered wooden scabbard. Mid-17th century. Areas of pitting. Overall length 31.8 cm. Condition III
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