Medals & Coins, Arms & Militaria - 3rd May 2018
Lot 1100
A Persian dagger (peshkabz)
Estimate £600 - £800
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Description
A Persian dagger (peshkabz), straight T-section blade 9.5 in., double edged for the last 2 in., of finely watered steel pattern welded in a series of chevrons; steel hilt with borders of gold koftgari decoration incorporating floral motifs, beads and chevrons; red velvet covered scabbard with gilt openwork locket formed of a series of arches, delicate iron chape with flowers in gold koftgari.