Fine Dagger from Kutch, India

Kutch district lies in Western India in Gujarat, on the shores of the Arabian sea. Swords from Kutch are outstanding in their decoration: Gilded handles and scabbard mounts with chased floral design.

The fine Knife / dagger shown here is of classical Kutch design:  Heavy blade with half length T spine. Gilded handle. Leather covered scabbard with gilded finely chased locket, and chape ending with a bird like tip. ith dense floral design.

Blade length 9 inches. Total length 17 1/2  inches. Very good condition. Authentic and fine 19C. dagger.