Khanjarli Dagger
Dated: 18th century
Culture: South Indian
Medium: steel, ivory, silver
Measurements: 11.5 inches (29.2cm)
The hilt is made up of three ivory grip sections on each side with a lunette shaped pommel. Silver rosettes decorate the ivory grips complete with a lanyard type ring. The re-curved blade is most likely forged from Indian Wootz Steel featuring crisp fullers and a swollen tip.
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