Persian? dagger with rhino hilt

[Hommine]

[FONT=Times New Roman]I have a dagger with a rhino hilt and a curved knife. The hilt is in the shape of a Lion's head (?) inlaid with ivory. The dagger has a steel guard embossed with silver inlay flower design. Does anyone know where this dagger comes form and how old it is. there is a hole from each nose to each ear (to put cord though?). There are also 2 hholes in the steel know (next to the silver inlay work) any idea what that is for? The rhino horn has a beautiful golden shine, not visible on the photo's, in view of the aptina I assume it is very old. Who can help me?

Regards,

Hielke

[Rick]

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[katana]

It does have a number of Indian features.....the zoomorphic hilt looks ....to me ...like a stylised shark (the triangular teeth, pointed 'nose' and shape of the jaw.)


Regards David

[Rick]

It does have a number of Indian features.....the zoomorphic hilt looks ....to me ...like a stylised shark (the triangular teeth, pointed 'nose' and shape of the jaw.)


Regards David

Or a Makara perhaps ??
An interesting piece indeed ! :)

Oh yes, welcome new member !! :)

[Battara]

I would place it as from South India and rhino horn. However, it may be late 19th or early 20th century.

[Hommine]

The patina of the rhino indicates it is several hundred years old.

Maybe later fitted?

Regards,
Hielke

[Hommine]

Battara: if I have your e-mailaddress I can mail you one or two high resolution pictures or maybe there is another way to pass high resolution pictures.


Hielke

[Sikh_soldier]

Hi there,

My 2 Pence, The blade looks like it is from a more traditional bichwa:

http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/item.php?id=2089

Very nice piece.

Bally

[Battara]

Sure - my email is:

battara@hotmail.com

[Hommine]

I have mailed a photo to your E-mailaddress.

Hielke

[BerberDagger]

hello,
I think it could be a little kastane dagger....
it is for heandle...