INDO-ISLAMIC WOOTZ STEEL PESH-KABZ DAGGER WITH GOLD KOFTGARI DECORATION

Ca. AD 1800�1900 An Indo-Islamic pesh-kabz dagger featuring a long, slightly curved, single-edged steel blade tapering to a sharply pointed tip. The blade, described as being of wootz steel, is embellished at the forte with intricate gold koftgari decoration comprising scrolling foliage and stylised floral motifs. The hilt is fitted with pale bone grip scales, secured by metal rivets and terminating in a gently curved pommel. The dagger is accompanied by a fitted scabbard covered in dark stitched leather, with a decorative metal fitting at the pointed terminal. The surfaces display areas of wear, minor discolouration and traces of oxidation Size: 44.1mm Provenance: Private London collection; US art market, before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£1,000

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