Persian? dagger with rhino hilt

Hommine · 24th February 2008, 02:37 PM

[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

Rick · 1st March 2008, 01:15 AM

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katana · 1st March 2008, 02:15 AM

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

Rick · 1st March 2008, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katana

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 !!

Battara · 2nd March 2008, 02:00 AM

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

Hommine · 2nd March 2008, 08:13 AM

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

Maybe later fitted?

Regards,
Hielke

24th February 2008, 02:37 PM	#1
Hommine Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 21	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 Attached Images

2nd March 2008, 08:13 AM	#6
Hommine Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 21	Patina of the rhino The patina of the rhino indicates it is several hundred years old. Maybe later fitted? Regards, Hielke

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katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	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

2nd March 2008, 02:00 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	I would place it as from South India and rhino horn. However, it may be late 19th or early 20th century.