Beautiful Mughal-Styled, Carved Ram's Head and Jeweled Jade-Hilted Dagger with Inlaid Gold and Colored Stones and Velvet Scabbard. Indian, Mughal style Jade Handle Dagger. Size 17 1/4 inches length. Single edged Damascus (water) steel blade with inlaid gold arabesque at the chape. Elaborate jade handle with pale green jade hilt beautifully carved into the head of a ram and decorated with foil-backed colorful stones mounted in gilt gold settings designed as foliate stems; the same on the recto and verso. Fine condition and displays beautifully. However we note that a fissure-break to the underside of the ram's snout was repaired (possibly during the carving) and only noticeable at close examination.
Also included a large Mughal-style medallion with semi-precious stones which include jade, agate carnelian, moon stone, amethyst, topaz and tourmaline set in gilt gold metal. Very handsome piece, 3 x 3" and in superior condition. Right side chain loop slightly compressed.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.