A lot of Khanjar dagger with its scabbard, the curved blade with double edge and a central ridge is decorated with a fine floral engraving, the handle in marine ivory carved in high relief of a court scene and a sovereign surrounded by angels as well as calligraphic cartouches; a belt buckle in copper alloy representing a hunting scene is attached.
Iran, Qadjar period, 19th century
Marine ivory (walrus), steel, leather, very nice patina of use.
H. 43 cm
Provenance :
Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.
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