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Early Indo-Persian Iron / Niello Khanjar (Knife)

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Early Indo-Persian Iron / Niello Khanjar (Knife)
Early Indo-Persian Iron / Niello Khanjar (Knife)
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Description
**Originally Listed At $300**

Near East to Central Asia, Indo-Persian culture, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A lovely and petite knife known as a khanjar, with a downward curing "pistol grip" handle and curved iron blade. The nielloed handle has a matching niello sheath featuring scrolling vines. Niello is a mixture of copper, silver, and lead sulphates with a black color, often inlayed or engraved onto etched metal. The lack of loops for suspension and the size suggests this knife was intended for use as a letter opener. Size in sheath: 6.3" L x 1" W (16 cm x 2.5 cm); blade: 3" L x 0.5" W (7.6 cm x 1.3 cm)

Provenance: private New Haven, Connecticut, USA collection

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#176227
Condition
Abrasions to and nicks to blade, but intact, with light red patina around tang area. Rubbing to Niello details, but sheath and handle are intact and good condition. Silver is a low percentage / wash.
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Early Indo-Persian Iron / Niello Khanjar (Knife)

Estimate $300 - $600
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Starting Price $150
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Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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