A DECCANI GOLD DAMASCENED DAGGER ( JAMBIYYA ) Central India, early 19th century The angled tapering double-edged watered steel blade with medial ridge, two signature inscription cartouches above on each side, the hilt of smooth outline covered with a gold damascened floral lattice, the green velvet covered wooden sheath with elaborately pierced gilt copper chape and locket with interlaced arabesques, very slightly rubbed Overall 14in. (35.5cm.) long
A DECCANI GOLD DAMASCENED DAGGER ( JAMBIYYA ) Central India, early 19th century The angled tapering double-edged watered steel blade with medial ridge, two signature inscription cartouches above on each side, the hilt of smooth outline covered with a gold damascened floral lattice, the green velvet covered wooden sheath with elaborately pierced gilt copper chape and locket with interlaced arabesques, very slightly rubbed Overall 14in. (35.5cm.) long
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