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Unknown — An Exceptional Mughal Walrus Ivory-Hilted Dagger in the form of a Horse, India, 17th Century
Unknown

An Exceptional Mughal Walrus Ivory-Hilted Dagger in the form of a Horse, India, 17th Century

An exceptional Mughal dagger from 17th-century India, uniquely crafted with a walrus ivory hilt fashioned in the form of a horse, representing remarkable artisanal skill and cultural fusion.

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

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 38

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Unknown, An Exceptional Mughal Walrus Ivory-Hilted Dagger in the form of a Horse, India, 17th Century

An exceptional Mughal dagger from 17th-century India, uniquely crafted with a walrus ivory hilt fashioned in the form of a horse, representing remarkable artisanal skill and cultural fusion.

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

Related themes

Horse, Precious Materials, Horse Form, Ornate, Gold Tones, Sculpture, Ivory, Indian, Decorative Arts, Craftsmanship, Dagger, Mughal, Indian Art, Ornamental, Walrus Ivory, 17th Century, Mughal Art

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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