This very early Chillanum style dagger is coming from the Deccan, India. Very few similar exemplars are known. A re-curving blade with a thickened tip. I grip with steel cross guard and pommel shaped with the heads of mythological creatures (Yali ??) and steel D guard.

Blade 12 1/2 inches. Total 18 1/2 inches. Very good condition to age. Very minor damage to the steel mounts.  Very rare.

For a sword with a similar handle see: Robert Hales "Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armor" p.64 item 134

Provenance: The Jacques Desenfans Collection sold in Bonhams, April 2008, lot 230

Price: On request