Bonhams 1793 : A Mughal jade hilted Dagger (khanjar) India, 18th Century

with curved watered steel blade, the pistol-grip hilt carved in low relief at the quillons with a lotus flower with arching leaves, the pommel with an iris and lotus flower, a leafy branch curving over the edge, and a single rosette spray arching towards the two flowers
33.4 cm. long

Estimate:

£2,000 - 3,000
€2,400 - 3,500
US$ 3,000 - 4,600