118 - A MUGHAL INDIAN KHANJAR WITH CARVED STONE HORSE HEAD GRIP

A MUGHAL INDIAN KHANJAR WITH CARVED STONE HORSE HEAD GRIP An Indo-Persian khanjar with a beautiful red stone grip carved in the shape of a horse's head with floral motifs along the side and base. This piece was likely produced toward the end of the Mughal Empire, or immediately following its fall to the British in the second half of the 1800s. The blade is double-edged and shaped with the gentle recurve characteristic of Indian khanjars. India, 19th century. Dimensions: L: 16 1/2 in., (41.9 cm.) Condition: Grip in excellent condition with no significant wear or damage. Blade with some light spots of pitting and staining, possibly resharpened in the past. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.