ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND MILITARY DECORATIONS

AN INDIAN ISLAMIC PESH KABZ DAGGER, 18TH CEN.

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Start price: $700

Estimated price: $1,000 - $1,200

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Pesh kabz of Gujarat dagger with a long tapered blade of Damascus steel and reinforced "Zirah bouk" tip the handle is covered with hand-cut mother-of-pearl plates. The scabbard is covered with blue velvet with an originally gilded-silver stud. India, Gujarat, 18th century.

Dimensions: L: 17 1/5 in., (44 cm.)

Condition: Very good.