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Unknown — A Mughal Jade-Hilted Knife in the Form of a Camel, India, 17th Century
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A Mughal Jade-Hilted Knife in the Form of a Camel, India, 17th Century

This 17th-century Mughal jade-hilted knife crafted in India features an exquisite sculptural form in the shape of a camel. The work demonstrates the refined artisanal traditions of Mughal decorative arts and the skilled carving of hard stone materials. This functional object serves as a testimony to the intersection of artistry and craftsmanship in historical Indian design.

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Splendour: The Philippe Missillier Collection of Islamic & Indian Arms and Armour

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $15,000$25,000

Lot 39

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Unknown, A Mughal Jade-Hilted Knife in the Form of a Camel, India, 17th Century

This 17th-century Mughal jade-hilted knife crafted in India features an exquisite sculptural form in the shape of a camel. The work demonstrates the refined artisanal traditions of Mughal decorative arts and the skilled carving of hard stone materials. This functional object serves as a testimony to the intersection of artistry and craftsmanship in historical Indian design.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Jade, Artifact, Sculpture, Indian, Craftsmanship, Mughal, Camel, Knife, 17th Century, Decorative Object

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art