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A GAZELLE-HEADED GEM SET JADE-HILTED DAGGER
Lot 313

A GAZELLE-HEADED GEM SET JADE-HILTED DAGGER

NORTH INDIA, 1720-1740, WITH LATER ADDITIONS

Fermé19 June 2019

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USD 16,250

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A GAZELLE-HEADED GEM SET JADE-HILTED DAGGER
NORTH INDIA, 1720-1740, WITH LATER ADDITIONS
Set with rubies, the lower section of the hilt 19th century, watered-steel blade
10 ¾ ins. (27.3 cm.) long; 5/8 in. (1.4 cm.) wide

Note du spécialiste

The fine and expressive carving of this gazelle contrasts delicately moulded eyes and cheeks with the sculptural piercing around the horns. The more simply treated base of the hilt was probably created to preserve the delicately carved upper section, and indicates that it was a highly-treasured possession. For another example of finely carved zoomorphic jade, see lot 117 in the present sale.