Very Good 19 C. Indian Pesh Kabz Dagger for the European Market - 8277
As from the last quarter of the 19 C, around 1880, the European market for decorative arts from the east was rapidly growing. To satisfy this grow, many Indian weapons were produced to meet this market demands. They are mostly characterized by the good quality blades of high Carbon steel and Jade (actually Jadeite), other stones or Mother of Pearl handles of very good workmanship. This style of handles was implemented to many classical Indian blades: Pesh-Kabz, Kards, Khukuries and even Tulwar blades. Here we have a classical example of an Indian heavy Pesh-Kabz knife, 12 inches blade, deadly sharp with up-curving pronounced spine and thickened armor piercing tip. The handle grips are made of sectors of grained stone, probably some type of Agate and jadeite with steel grip straps and bolsters. Wood scabbard covered with black velvet and steel chape. Total length 17 inches. Very good condition. Very good item of good workmanship and condition. |