Main Sale - March 2012 : Sale A1062 Lot 312
A SCARCE INDIAN MUGHAL CHILANUM ALL-STEEL DAGGER,

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A SCARCE INDIAN MUGHAL CHILANUM ALL-STEEL DAGGER,
circa 1630, with 8 3/4in double-edged curved blade with central raised rib terminating in an armour-piercing point, the whole formed in one piece with the swollen grip and roof-shaped pommel, sweeping curved knuckle-bow with animal headed terminus formed from the cross-guard, and a bud-shaped finial (no scabbard, blade cleaned with some pitting)
Estimate £1,500-2,000