Stephen Markel: Review Article of Robert Elgood, Rajput Arms & Armour: The Rathores & Their Armoury at Jodhpur Fort

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Fig. 8: Hilt for a knife (kard)
India, Mughal Empire, c. 1610-1620, p
Pale green nephrite jade, formerly inlaid with gemstones set in gold
3 3/8 x 5/8 x 1/2 in. (8.6 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm),

National Museum, New Delhi, 45.15/8.

Photo © Stephen Markel, 1990.