Dagger with Sheath

Nepalese

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The figure at the top of this beautifully carved ivory hilt is an iconic Nepalese representation of Garuda, a popular divinity associated with the Hindu god Vishnu. From at least the sixth century, Garuda was depicted as a handsome man with wings, resting on one knee and with hands clasped in prayer.

Dagger with Sheath, Ivory (elephant), steel, silver, gold, Nepalese

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Dagger with Sheath, Ivory (elephant), steel, silver, gold, Nepalese
Dagger with Sheath, Ivory (elephant), steel, silver, gold, Nepalese
Dagger with Sheath, Ivory (elephant), steel, silver, gold, Nepalese
Dagger with Sheath, Ivory (elephant), steel, silver, gold, Nepalese

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