Persian? dagger with rhino hilt
 

[FONT=Times New Roman]I have a dagger with a rhino hilt and a curved knife. The hilt is in the shape of a Lion's head (?) inlaid with ivory. The dagger has a steel guard embossed with silver inlay flower design. Does anyone know where this dagger comes form and how old it is. there is a hole from each nose to each ear (to put cord though?). There are also 2 hholes in the steel know (next to the silver inlay work) any idea what that is for? The rhino horn has a beautiful golden shine, not visible on the photo's, in view of the aptina I assume it is very old. Who can help me?

Regards,

Hielke

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It does have a number of Indian features.....the zoomorphic hilt looks ....to me ...like a stylised shark (the triangular teeth, pointed 'nose' and shape of the jaw.)


Regards David

Or a Makara perhaps ??
An interesting piece indeed ! :)

Oh yes, welcome new member !! :)

I would place it as from South India and rhino horn. However, it may be late 19th or early 20th century.

Patina of the rhino
 

The patina of the rhino indicates it is several hundred years old.

Maybe later fitted?

Regards,
Hielke

Rhino Hilt
 

Battara: if I have your e-mailaddress I can mail you one or two high resolution pictures or maybe there is another way to pass high resolution pictures.


Hielke

Hi there,

My 2 Pence, The blade looks like it is from a more traditional bichwa:

http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/item.php?id=2089

Very nice piece.

Bally

Sure - my email is:

battara@hotmail.com

photo
 

I have mailed a photo to your E-mailaddress.

Hielke

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hello,
I think it could be a little kastane dagger....
it is for heandle...