September 2024 (A174) - Auction: 16.9.2024, 17:00
–Auction completed
704. Khyber-Messer
Afghanistan, 19. Jh. Vierfach vernietetes Messergefäss mit Griffschalen aus grünlicher, nephritischer Jade, die quartseitige mit einem Riss. Eiserne Griffzwinge. Gut erhaltene, nur leicht angelaufene T-Rückenklinge (L 36,5 cm) aus sehr feinem Wootz. Schwarze Lederscheide über Holzkern mit reliefiert geschnittenem Ortband aus Eisen und unverziertem eisernem Mundblech. L 48 cm.
Aufgrund des hochwertigen Griffmaterials und der qualitätvollen Klinge hatte diese Waffe mit Sicherheit einen hohen Prestigewert und wurde entsprechend gepflegt.
Estimate: CHF 400 - 800EUR 440 – 890
Hammer Price: CHF 450
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