LNS 728 HS a,b

Dagger and scabbard

Dagger and scabbard, jade hilt with gold inlay and gemstones; blade decorated with gold plant motif

Inv. no. LNS 728 HS ab
Nephrite hilt, locket and chape carved, polished, engraved and inlaid with gold, set with rubies, diamonds and emeralds; blade forged from jawhar steel, etched and gold-overlaid; scabbard wood overlaid with velvet, jade locket and chape
Height dagger 38.8 cm; width 7.3 cm; scabbard height 28.7 cm; width 7 cm
India, Deccan, ca. mid–3rd quarter 17th century AD
ca. mid–3rd quarter 11th century AH

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