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Lot 5029Y

An unusual south Indian dagger with figural hilt
probably Goa, late 17th or 18th century
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8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$8,775 inc. premium

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An unusual south Indian dagger with figural hilt
probably Goa, late 17th or 18th century

The 8 inch flamberge crucible blade showing a strong watered pattern, the base with two pierced scrolls. One-piece elephant ivory grip, the guard in the form of a lion mask flanked by ram's heads; grip in the form of a female figure with clasped hands, Indian features and wearing a long dress and a shawl covering her head.
Condition: Blade showing some minor spotting and areas of wear to wootz pattern. Hilt with some age cracks.
See Illustration

Footnotes

Note: Illustrated on page 56 of Arms of the Paladins, The Richard R. Wagner Jr. Collection of Fine Eastern Weapons by Oliver S. Pinchot.

Saleroom notices

Please note that the hilt is of three pieces, not one. Also, please note that the grip material is hippopotamus ivory, not elephant ivory

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