Dagger with Zoomorphic Hilt, second half 16th century

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Dagger with Zoomorphic Hilt, second half 16th century, Attributed to India, Deccan, Bijapur or Golconda, Hilt: copper; cast, chased, gilded, and inlaid with rubies., L. 15 5/8 in. ( cm), Arms and Armor, Portraits of Sultan 'Ali 'Adil Shah of Bijapur (r. 1558–80) show him wearing daggers with zoomorphic hilts which combine Persian and Indian symbols of power. In this superlative, ruby-studded example, a dragon, whose tail wraps around the grip, attacks a lion, which in turn attacks a deer

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Size: 3773px × 5061px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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