A Mughal jade-hilted dagger and scabbard, North India, late 18th century. Estimate 5,495 - 8,242 EUR. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.

the jade hilt of waisted faceted form with two bands with carved foliate decoration and a turquoise stone set in silver-gilt mount to pommel, the double-edged blade with swelled ridge, velvet covered wood scabbard with large metal lock and chape with gold overlaid floral decoration. Quantité: 2 - 49cm.

Sotheby's. Arts of the Islamic World, Londres, 22 avr. 2015, 10:30 AM