An Indian jade and gem-set hilt for a dagger, second half of the 19th century, Northern India, the hilt carved in the form of a horse's head, the teeth bared,…

An Indian jade and gem-set hilt for a dagger, second half of the 19th century, Northern India, the hilt carved in the form of a horse's head, the teeth bared, the mane rendered in flowing locks falling to one side, the neck flanked on each side with carved tulips, and the eyes and base of the hilt set in the kundan technique with rubies (12.5cm long) Condition Report: The ear repaired and possibly a section of the forehead. Stones unable to inspect and take out of head, appear to be rubies in fl

Category

Asian art

Location

Stansted Mountfitchet

Dimensions

L 12.5 cm