jade-hilted

Lot 85. A gem-set jade-hilted dagger (khanjar), India, 19th century; 14 ¾in. (37.5cm.) long. Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 25,000 (USD 18,840 - USD 31,400). © Christie's Images Ltd 2020.  The pistol grip handle of pale green jade, set with foiled emeralds and rubies in floral designs, the slightly recurved double-edged tapering blade of watered-steel, the forte overlaid with trefoil section bearing gold floral damascened decoration, the cloth-covered wooden sheath with with gilt-metal mounts... [Lire la suite]

Lot 163. A Mughal jade-hilted dagger (khanjar) and scabbard, India, 18th century; 39cm. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2018. the jade hilt with three buds at the pommel, carved throughout with leafy and foliate details, double-edged steel blade with central ridge, velvet-covered wood scabbard with metal terminal. Note: Comparable examples include jade hilts carved with buds or flourishing mulberries, a number of which were sold in these rooms: 9 April 2008, lot... [Lire la suite]

Lot 296. A jade-hilted pesh-kabz and scabbard, Mughal, 18th century. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP. Lot Sold 25,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby’s. the light-green jade hilt in two parts, carved with a pattern of overlapping leaves set with four colourful stones, the gently curving steel blade with a flat edge and carved foliate scrolls at the forte and in centre, gold-damascened details, velvet-covered wooden scabbard. Quantité: 2 – 42cm. PROVENANCE: Ex-Raglan... [Lire la suite]

A gem-set rock crystal-hilted dagger. Mughal India, 18th century © Oliver Forge and Brendan Lynch Ltd. 43 cm. With slightly curving watered steel blade, the hilt set with rows of gemstones including rubies and emeralds set in gold - Price on requestProvenance : Warren Anderson collection, Australia, 1980s-1992; Sold, Butterfield & Butterfield, San Francisco, 14 July 1992, lot 1407; Private collection, U.S.A., 1992-2009. Published : Butterfield & Butterfield, The Warren Anderson Collection of Premier American &... [Lire la suite]

A jade-hilted dagger with gold-inlaid inscribed blade and diamond-set silver scabbard. Ottoman Turkey, circa 18th century The watered steel blade with a double band of inscription on either side, floral interlace on the forte, the spinach jade hilt carved with irises and with an appliqué rose-diamond rosette; the silver scabbard decorated with floral sprigs and strapwork, mounted with two elaborate medallions set with rose-diamonds, stamped with an incomplete tughra, chain and toggle attached. Provenance : Warren Anderson... [Lire la suite]

A gem-set and gold-inlaid jade-hilted dagger. Mughal India. 18th century 39 cm. dagger; 41.5 cm. with scabbard. With curving watered steel blade, the white jade hilt inlaid with floral decoration set with emeralds and rubies; the red velvet-covered scabbard with gold repoussé chape and locket. Provenance: Warren Anderson collection, Australia Sold, Butterfield & Butterfield, San Francisco, 14 July 1992, lot 1311 Private collection, U.S.A., 1992-2009 Published : Butterfield & Butterfield, The Warren Anderson Collection... [Lire la suite]

An exceptional and important imperial jade-hilted ceremonial sabre and scabbard. Mark and period of Qianlong. Photo Courtesy Sotheby's the elongated 'S'-shaped sabre fitted with a white jade handle terminating in a rounded pommel, ornately carved in Moghul style along the spine with two long serrated-edged leaves with central stylised floret, issuing on each side a six-petalled flower on a leafy stem, the centre of the flower drilled and threaded with a beaded tassel (main stone now missing), the opposing end carved with... [Lire la suite]