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24th February 2008, 03:37 PM
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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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1st March 2008, 02:15 AM
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1st March 2008, 03:15 AM
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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 |
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1st March 2008, 04:37 AM
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An interesting piece indeed !  Oh yes, welcome new member !!
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2nd March 2008, 03:00 AM
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I would place it as from South India and rhino horn. However, it may be late 19th or early 20th century.
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2nd March 2008, 09:13 AM
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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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