AUCTION 37 ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOR

A PERSIAN KHANJAR DAGGER WITH WOOTZ BLADE, 19TH CEN.

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Start price: $1,500

Estimated price: $2,500 - $3,500

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

Slightly curved chiseled blade with a central ridge forged of Damascus steel and inlaid with gold koftgari work and gold tughra and sah on the forte carved handle depicting the relief of Adam and Eve, and Arabic inscriptions in "thuluth". Wood scabbard with remnants of the original fabric engraved silver mounts.Persia, late 19th century.

Dimensions: L: 16 3/8 in., (41.5 cm.)

Condition: Very goof with expected signs of wear.