A Mughal-style jade-hilted steel Dagger. photo Bonhams

with tapering and slightly curving watered steel blade with a flattenend spine, the forte decorated in gold with foliate motifs, the light greenish-beige hilt carved in the form of a ram's head, slightly facetted - 48.2 cm. long - Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000

A Mughal-style rock crystal Dagger Hilt  photo Bonhams

in the form of a horse's head wearing a bridle with a wide open mouth with naturalistic detailing, with upturned quillons decorated with foliate motifs - 14.3 cm. long - Estimate: £800 - 1,200

Bonhams. The Knightsbridge Islamic and Indian Art Sale, 9 Jun 2010. Knightsbridge www.bonhams.com