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Early 20th C Pair of Indo-Persian Mother of Pearl, Brass and Nephrite Knives

$677.22per set
£495per set
€582.38per set
CA$930.06per set
A$1,040.93per set
CHF 543.53per set
MX$12,699.35per set
NOK 6,899.34per set
SEK 6,547.05per set
DKK 4,348.92per set
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About the Item

A fine pair of steel knives with single edged curved blade mother of pearl and brass inlaid handles, and a hard stone butt we believe to be nephrite. Age related wear and abrasions, a chip to one butt. Each 22cm in length, 1.7/1.3cm Late 19th/Early 20th Century in age, Indian in origins
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.67 in (1.7 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 0.52 in (1.3 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    early 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612142087822

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