Mughal Jewelled Jade-Hilted Khanjar Dagger Rococo With its captivating bone inlay

With its captivating bone inlay and classic form

Practical as well as ornamental

its folding base allowing for easy storage or repositioning

Design significance:

creating a harmonious blend of Eastern ornament and Western utility

Mughal Jewelled Jade-Hilted Khanjar Dagger Rococo With its captivating bone inlayA fine 18th 19th century Mughal dagger with double edged curved steel watered blade with central curved fuller, the pale green jade pistol hilt with a rounded pommel, decorated with foil backed emerald green and ruby red cabochons mounted in gold Kundan settings designed as foliate stems. India, circa 1800 Length: 36. 5 cms (14. 4 ins)