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2. Kard, dagger India 17th or 18th century Ivory and gilded steel Cm. 32 |
The kard has an ivory hilt and watered steel blade. Two ivory pieces decorated with beautiful Persian calligraphy (irregular ductus) were fitted into and riveted to either side of the tang to form the handle. Private collection, Italy - Art Loss - ALC (Free Circulation) - Cites Detail: hilt #1 Detail: hilt #2 |