Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 23 Nov 2022
An Indian jade hilted dagger (kard)
An Indian jade hilted dagger (kard), single edged blade 10 in. and of slightly flamboyant form, the forte partly enclosed by scroll edged plates adorned with foliage in gold koftgari, the hilt with grey-green jade grip scales set with decorative simulated rivet heads (one lacking), fabric covered scabbard with embossed locket and chape depicting elephants and a lion killing an antelope.