Lot of 17th/18th Century Indian Khanjarli Daggers

Lot includes:

1.) 8" blade length. 12.75" ...

Lot of 17th/18th Century Indian Khanjarli Daggers

Lot includes:

1.) 8" blade length. 12.75" overall. Double edged spear point recurve blade with central medians and beveled edges to both sides. Grip is made of ivory panels, with a lunette pommel, chiseled knuckle guard, and 12 silver rosettes (six to each side).

2.) 8.25" blade. 12.75" overall. Double edged spear point recurve blade with chiseled ricassos, quad-fullers, and central medians to both sides. Grip is made of ivory panels and features a lunette pommel.

3.) 6.5" blade length. 10.25" overall. Double edged spear point recurve blade with double fullers and central medians to both sides. Blade has simple concentric heart engravings to both ricassos. Grip is made of ivory panels, with a lunette pommel and chiseled knuckle guard.

Khanjarli is derived from the word "khanjar" (dagger). A khanjar is ceremonial knife that originated in the Greater Persia region sometime prior to the 18th century. The term khanjarli (plural form of khanjar) is said to have been coined by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton in his monumental book, Indian and Oriental Arms and Armour (1896). In this book, Egerton used the term "khanjarli" to describe a form of 17th-18th century khanjar originating from the city of Vizianagaram, Southern India.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
All items are in about good condition. Blades all show mottled grey discoloration with scattered pit marks, scratches, and oxidation. Ivory grips all show darkened discoloration, losses, scratches, and cracking due to age.