ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND MILITARY DECORATIONS

A PERSIAN DAGGER WITH WOOTZ BLADE, 19TH CEN.

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $700 - $900

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A very rare Persian or Central-Asian dagger with Wootz blade and pronounced central ridge, an armor-piercing reinforced tip. The grip is made of two carved-horn grip scales fastened to a steel tang decorated with gold inlay.

Dimensions: L: 14 3/4 in., (37 cm.)

Condition: Very good overall, the gold inlay is well preserved.