AN INDIAN WOOTZ STEEL KARD DAGGER WITH GREEN JADE HILT AND GILT-METAL FITTING

Ca. AD 1800�1900 An Indian kard dagger featuring a long, straight, single-edged steel blade tapering to a sharply pointed tip. The blade, possibly forged from wootz steel, displays a subtly mottled surface with areas of dark patination and wear. The hilt is fashioned from polished pale green jade, of elongated, gently tapering form, with a smooth surface and subtly faceted contours. The junction between blade and grip is embellished with a shaped gilt-metal fitting, creating an elegant contrast between the dark steel, golden metal and translucent green stone. The dagger displays a restrained yet refined design, combining functional simplicity with the decorative use of precious materials. Size: 39mm Provenance: Private London collection; US art market, before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:$665.38

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