Impressive 17th/18th C Jade Hilted Mughal Khanjar
Spinach jade hilt carved as an Arabian stallion, the eyes with Kundan set rubies. Carved in naturalistic detail, ready for combat. The ears laid back, nostrils flaring, and teeth bared. The base of the hilt carved with lotus blossom and acanthus leaves. Curved multi-fullared wootz steel blade with very fine gold floral koftgari to forte. (L35cm)

PROVENANCE:
From the collection of the late Warren Mallard

LITERATURE:
Robert Hales 'Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime's Passion,' 2013. No.82 p.36.

OTHER NOTES:
A very similar example in pale green jade, the personal dagger of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (1618-1707), now in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (M.76.2.7a-b)

Estimate $2,500-5,000



Condition: Both ears with losses to tips, gold koftgari worn. Light spotting and areas of wear to blade.


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