A gold koftgari steel push dagger (katar) North India, dated AH 1230/ AD 1814-15 the double edged watered steel blade with central spine, the grip in the form of two baluster crossbars, the hilt decorated in gold overlay with a band of inscription to each side interspersed by floral and foliate motifs, the inner handles with inscription filled cartouches flanked by undulating floral vines, with later scabbard 52 cm. long Footnotes: Inscriptions: a repeat of the nada 'ali quatrain, owner's (?) name '.... Javid (?) Singh', dated 'The year 123[0] (?) (1814-15)'. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com