Dagger

This is a dagger with a single-edged recurved blade. The blade of the dagger is made of Damascus steel. The dagger has a looped hilt and is extensively decorated. The hilt has a narrow grip and a broad knuckle guard. The grip of the hilt has an elephant head and the knuckle guard has a two-headed mythical creature.

Kind

artefact

Date

1700–1799 CE