129 - AN INDIAN SIKH TRIPLE-BLADE KATAR PUSH DAGGER WITH KOFTGARI GILT DECORATION

AN INDIAN SIKH TRIPLE-BLADE KATAR PUSH DAGGER WITH KOFTGARI GILT DECORATION An unusual steel katar of characteristic push-dagger form, fitted with three parallel, slightly curved and tapering blades, each reinforced by a pronounced medial rib and terminating in a sharp point. The blades are pierced at the forte with two elongated openings and further ornamented with a row of stylized floral motifs. The broad shoulders are edged with finely executed gold koftgari scrollwork. The integral iron hilt is formed with long parallel side bars joined by an openwork transverse grip, pierced with symmetrical floral and geometric motifs. The hilt and side bars retain extensive gold koftgari decoration of scrolling floral design against the darkened steel ground. India, probably Punjab or Rajasthan. Dimensions: L: 16 1/4 in., (41.3 cm.) Condition: Overall good antique condition. 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.