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Lot 17
An Indian Katar17th/18th century
11 May 2016, 13:00 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £1,375 inc. premium
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17th/18th century
17th/18th century
With tapering double-edged blade recessed over much of its length on each side to the point of flattened diamond section, the recess on one side chiselled in low relief with a gold-damascened figure armed with a trident and a with mahout astride his elephant, and on the other with a gold-damascened horseman spearing an antelope, gilt iron hilt chiselled overall with recessed lotus flowers between pairs of cloud bands and comprising fluted side-bars, and swelling baluster grips (some wear and minor damage)
23.5 cm. blade
23.5 cm. blade








