Lot 196:
A RARE AFGHAN PESH QABZ DAGGER
Sold for: $250
Description
With well-patinaed hardwood grips and steel bolsters, the tapering blade with T-back and chamfered cutting edge. In its scabbard wrought entirely in silver and elaborately profiled and intricately engraved throughout, bearing the owner’s name at the throat.19th century. The hooked scabbard tip designed to facilitate drawing from the belt with one hand. Rarely seen in silver. Well worn. Overall length 41cm/ 16 1/8 inches. Condition III
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