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India Moghul
length 32.5 cm.
Straight, double-edged blade with central ribbing, and double grooves; green jade grip carved with floral motifs at the base, pommel shaped as a camel's head, at the grip, a ruby set in a gold frame, with gold rein-shaped inlay. Wooden scabbard covered in green velvet (worn) with a central band of threads, pierced silver mounts, decorated suspension ring.
length 32.5 cm.
Straight, double-edged blade with central ribbing, and double grooves; green jade grip carved with floral motifs at the base, pommel shaped as a camel's head, at the grip, a ruby set in a gold frame, with gold rein-shaped inlay. Wooden scabbard covered in green velvet (worn) with a central band of threads, pierced silver mounts, decorated suspension ring.
Specialist Notes
See a similar kandshar in “Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour” by Robert Hales, no. 69, page 28.
See other similar items in “Splendeur des Armes Orientales” by Philippe Missillier.
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