Anglo Indian dagger

[Marius66]

I forgot to mention the size:

Medium-large but not xxl: 14,6 inches/ 37cm long

15,7 inches / 40cm long with scabbard

[Marius66]

For the hilt shape,
Is it a falcon or parrot head ?

Just for fun/fantasy or has it a symbolic signification in India ?

Kind regards

[Turkoman.khan]

Originally Posted by Marius66

For the hilt shape,
Is it a falcon or parrot head ?

Just for fun/fantasy or has it a symbolic signification in India ?

Kind regards

I think this a parrot's head. Parrots occupy an important place not only in mythology and folklore, but also in the decorative and fine arts of India. The parrot is the mount (vahana) of the god of love, Kama.

[francantolin]

Nice item,

I like these orientalist period ''souvenirs'' daggers
especially here the jade or agate handle.

I think too it must be a stylized parrot head