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317 - An Indian carved rock crystal hilt for a dagger, late 19th century, Northern India, Rajasthan, the hilt carved in the form of a horse's head with bared teeth, the mane rendered with flowing locks falling to one side, the neck flanked on each side with carved tulips, and an Indian hardstone hilt for a dagger, early 20th century, the mane similarly carved, the reins flowing down from beneath the horse's mouth to join the base of the neck, the neck carved with floral medallions (rock crystal 12.5cm long; hardstone 13.5cm long) (2) Condition Report: The rock crystal example appears to have an inclusion in the neck. The ears and base with minute chips. General surface wear present. The hardstone example also with minute chips to ears. General surface wear present. For further images, please request a condition report.
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£500 - 700 (€590 - 840)Sale fees
An Indian carved rock crystal hilt for a dagger, late 19th century, Northern India, Rajasthan, the hilt carved in the form of a horse's head with bared teeth, the mane rendered with flowing locks falling to one side, the neck flanked on each side with carved tulips, and an Indian hardstone hilt for a dagger, early 20th century, the mane similarly carved, the reins flowing down from beneath the horse's mouth to join the base of the neck, the neck carved with floral medallions (rock crystal 12.5cm long; hardstone 13.5cm long) (2) Condition Report: The rock crystal example appears to have an inclusion in the neck. The ears and base with minute chips. General surface wear present. The hardstone example also with minute chips to ears. General surface wear present. For further images, please request a condition report.
Auction details
Asian and Islamic Art - Day OneAuction house
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