Lot 314:
AN INDIAN KARD DAGGER
Description
Mughal work, a diminutive example, with silver mounts embellished in Lucknow enamel in complex birds amongst flowering vine motifs. The straight, single-edged blade wrought of actively-grained wootz steel. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with en suite silver mounts enameled en suite with the hilt. 18th-19th century. Pommel damaged, losses to enamel. Overall length 30.2cm/ 11 7/8 inches. Condition IV
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