A decorated Indian jade-hilted dagger (Khanjar), 19th century. Photo Thomas Del Mar Ltd

with curved blade formed with a medial ridge, decorated in gold koftgari with scrolls of foliage and calligraphy within a linear frame and a further panel of scrolling foliage at the forte on each side, spinach green faceted grip inlaid with silver lotus flowers each set with a paste (three missing), the pommel with spherical button set with a green stone, in its wooden scabbard encased in highly polished metal, the outer face set with an openwork panel of scrolling foliage enriched with pastes at the top and the bottom; 25cm; 9 7/8in blade. Estimate: 3000-5000 €

Thomas Del Mar Ltd. Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Sale on Wednesday 5th December 2012 www.thomasdelmar.com