A SILVER-OVERLAID IRON KOFTGARI PARROT’S HEAD-HILTED DAGGER AND SCABBARD
PERIOD: | 19th Century |
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ORIGIN: | INDIA |
DIMENSIONS: | 42-Cm |
DESCRIPTION: | Of curving double-edged drowned-steel blade with central ridge, the iron hilt shaped as a parrot’s head with silver koftgari swirling floral decoration,covered wood scabbard, matching sliver-overlaid mount to the terminal. |
Condition Report:: | Overall in adequate condition and the hilt with strong design, with some slight rubbing to sliver notably the to tip of head and beak, later-set for eyes, the blade a later marriage, with some slight oxidisation and scratches, the scabbard worn, with remnants, break along one edge, please handle with care, as viewed. |
PROVENANCE: | Private Collection |
CERTIFICATE: | Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register |
