Peshkazbz dagger, India, probably Gujarat, 19th century
Curved steel blade with a flat back and a central edge starting from a finial decorated with bifid palmettes repeated by half on the sides of the blade. Handle in bifid stock evoking a bird profile, decorated with ivory plates engraved with parallel lines.
Length : 33 cm ; gross weight : 248 g
Wear, trace of rust on the handle, some oxidation of the blade.

An Indian Dagger Peshkabz, probably Gujarat, 19th century 

Collection of an amateur (lots 93 to 119).
Live Friday 10 February 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 113

Peshkazbz dagger, India, probably Gujarat, 19th century Curved steel blade with a flat back and a central edge starting from a finial decorated with bifid palmettes repeated by half on the sides of the blade. Handle in bifid stock evoking a bird profile, decorated with ivory plates engraved with parallel lines. Length : 33 cm ; gross weight : 248 g Wear, trace of rust on the handle, some oxidation of the blade. An Indian Dagger Peshkabz, probably Gujarat, 19th century Collection of an amateur (lots 93 to 119).

Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
€768
Buyer's premium
28%
Peshkazbz dagger, India, probably Gujarat, 19th century Curved steel blade with a flat back and a central edge starting from a finial decorated with bifid palmettes repeated by half on the sides of the blade. Handle in bifid stock evoking a bird profile, decorated with ivory plates engraved with parallel lines. Length : 33 cm ; gross weight : 248 g Wear, trace of rust on the handle, some oxidation of the blade. An Indian Dagger Peshkabz, probably Gujarat, 19th century Collection of an amateur (lots 93 to 119).
Sale Friday 10 February 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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