Lot 20
19th Century Indo-Persian Kard Dagger with Enameled Hilt and Wootz Steel Blade
Sale 2030 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
Oct 23, 2024 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati

Estimate
$1,000 - $1,500
Lot Description
19th Century Indo-Persian Kard Dagger with Enameled Hilt and Wootz Steel Blade
7.75" blade. 13.25" overall with hilt. Single edge drop point wootz steel blade. Hilt appears to be silver and has multi-color glass and enamel floral inlays. Silver guard/bolster and spine have gold koftgari floral work. Pommel possibly a type of lanyard loop.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
About good to very good. Blade shows some small clusters of pitting scattered to both sides.

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