Dagger called Khanjar of Mughal style, handle... Lot 23

Dagger called Khanjar of Mughal style, handle in carved rock crystal (mother rock) inlaid with a decoration lining floral stems and buds in inlay according to the Kundan technique of cabochons like gemstones of emerald, sapphire, ruby and quartz set in an interlacing of gold damascened metal nets. The blade is made of grey forged steel with damascus, reinforced point; the heel is decorated with two poly-lobed spandrels engraved with gold koftgari of scrolls and inscribed with the glory of the prophet. Rajasthan region, India, 20th century. Lg: 42 cm