Sweet little dagger

Rick · 8th April 2005, 02:41 AM

Mutton fat jade - clear off-white to yellowish, usually nephrite jade.

tom hyle · 8th April 2005, 04:20 AM

Is it the little....blobs in the stone that define it as mutton-fat figure? That's just a guess, but I can see a resemblance.......too much about the jade? These are usually bigger, I think; how long is yours? Oh, there's a ruler in the pics; yeah; about the size I was remembering it; a 12" to 15" blade seems more typical or more what I've seen, but the little one is nice.

Ian · 10th April 2005, 07:11 AM

Hi Smasharoo:

We've talked about these a few times on the old Forum. Artzi Yarom has firmly identified them as late 19th or early 20th C. Indian manufacture, continuing up to and perhaps after WWI, and made for the European tourist trade. Late 19th C. Europe had a fascination for things Indan, and these were produced for that market. They seem to be fairly common and come in various sizes and shapes, most of them resemblling the style you show.

The scabbard is a later replacement.

As you say, they are well made and interesting knives.

Ian.

8th April 2005, 04:20 AM	#2
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Is it the little....blobs in the stone that define it as mutton-fat figure? That's just a guess, but I can see a resemblance.......too much about the jade? These are usually bigger, I think; how long is yours? Oh, there's a ruler in the pics; yeah; about the size I was remembering it; a 12" to 15" blade seems more typical or more what I've seen, but the little one is nice. Last edited by tom hyle; 8th April 2005 at 04:22 AM. Reason: ruler

8th April 2005, 02:41 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Mutton fat jade - clear off-white to yellowish, usually nephrite jade.

10th April 2005, 07:11 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,397	Hi Smasharoo: We've talked about these a few times on the old Forum. Artzi Yarom has firmly identified them as late 19th or early 20th C. Indian manufacture, continuing up to and perhaps after WWI, and made for the European tourist trade. Late 19th C. Europe had a fascination for things Indan, and these were produced for that market. They seem to be fairly common and come in various sizes and shapes, most of them resemblling the style you show. The scabbard is a later replacement. As you say, they are well made and interesting knives. Ian.