Thieving Artist

Handmade Knives

Maker: André Andersson

The Knives: Eye of the Storm, Ulvgard, Purple Heart and Ingrid.

Dated: circa 1690

Culture: Indian, Moghul

Medium: Burma rubies, white jade, gold and Damascus steel

Measurements: 11 1/4” length. Blade: 7” length

This 17th-century Moghul knife, known as a kard, boasts an exquisite white jade handle covered with rare Burma rubies and engraved gold. The pommel features a large cabochon Burma ruby set in gold, and a fine Damascus blade.

An elegant knife such as this would have likely been commissioned for a high-ranking official or nobleman in the Moghul Empire, and would have been worn as part of his formal attire. 

Sidenotes:

The Moghul Empire was the dominant power in the Indian subcontinent between the mid-16th century and the early 18th century. Founded in 1526, the empire officially survived until 1858, when the last remnant of the empire was absorbed into the British Raj. The Moghul artistic tradition was eclectic, borrowing from the European Renaissance as well as from Persian and Indian sources.

The Moghul painters, architects, and designers derived individual motifs and certain naturalistic effects from Renaissance and Mannerist design, but their basic structuring principle was derived from Indian and Persian traditions. Hailing from a culture known for resplendent artistry, this knife successfully elevates weapons craftsmanship to a brilliant art form.

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Siha Kaetta Dagger with Sheath

Dated: circa 1700

Culture: Sri Lankan

Medium: silver, shark skin

Measurements: H. with sheath 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm); H. without sheath 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); H. of blade 7 in. (17.8 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Wt. 12.4 oz. (351.5 g); Wt. of sheath 2.8 oz. (79.4 g)

Katar Dagger

Dated: 18th century

Culture: North Indian

Medium: steel, gold

Measurements: L. 11 11/16 in. (29.7 cm); W. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); Wt. 13.8 oz. (391.2 g)

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