India, Late Mughal Dynasty. An Early 19th Century Hand Forged Damascus Goat Khanjar Archive 10 mm (w) x 26

10 mm (w) x 26

retaining approximately 70% of black finish

with an overall length of 685 mm

the former constructed of a black leather

India, Late Mughal Dynasty. An Early 19th Century Hand Forged Damascus Goat Khanjar Archive 10 mm (w) x 26With a goat head pommel featuring silver inlay design on a hand etched base, with horns and ears separately affixed, with a matching hilt with floral inlay, handle composed of multiple bone tiles affixed in mosaic design, fitted with a damascus blade with intricate and characteristic pattern from the forging process, with themed floral pattern overlay, blade measures 29. 5 cm (L), remains fine.