A Persian gold-inlaid khanjar, dated 1786 Blade made of dark-coloured wootz Damascus with beautiful grain pattern, with a medial rib on both sides. Floral gold inlays on both sides of the base. Massive walrus ivory grip carved with figures and Persian inscriptions, the translation of which reads: (tr.) "Even if it is merely a handful of bones, the grip of your dagger can conquer the world" and "The affairs of the world will not be put to rights until your foot has stepped inside". Dated "1200" (= 1786). Wooden scabbard covered with shagreen leath, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 18th, asia, asian, blade, century, dark-coloured, gold-inlaid, khanjar, orient, oriental, persian