Very Fine Kard from Bukhara with Jade Handle - 8363

This is very fine Kard knife, probably from Bukhara. The blade, 7 ½ inches long, is elegantly forged from very fine Persian Wootz steel, of clear pattern and contrast with a T shaped spine. Gold bolsters. Jade handle with turquoise stones set all around the grip collar. This dagger comes with its original green leather scabbard with silver tip bound with black thread with silver mounted tip. Total length 13 ½ inches. Very good condition. Minor blackened spots on the blade. three turquoise stones are missing. The scabbard stitching is later. |