A Mughal-style pale green jade horse-head handled dagger, 18th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams

The pointed blade issuing from a pale jade handle, carved to depict a bridled horse head rising from a blossoming lotus flower cross-guard. The handle 13.5cm (5 1/4in) long, the dagger overall 39cm (15 1/4in) long. Estimate £6,000 - 8,000 (€7,300 - 9,700)

Compare a horse-handled dagger from the Qing Court Collection illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum: Armaments and Military Provision, Shanghai, 2008, no.186.

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART. London, New Bond Street, 15 May 2014 - http://www.bonhams.com/