India, Kashmir. A Kashmiri Papier Mache Dagger Auction presenting a staff and serpent

presenting a staff and serpent insignia in silver aluminum wire

as the impact with the ground did not rendering him unconscious

measuring 41 mm in width x 1

Ten-pointed star

reverse designed by George T

India, Kashmir. A Kashmiri Papier Mache Dagger Auction presenting a staff and serpentA 20th century Kashmiri papier mache dagger, featuring a steel blade set into brass fittings with a paper mache handle richly hand painted in floral patterns. The magnetic blade measures 147 mm, with a total length of 245 mm. The crossguard features a squared cut out offering a latching mechanism to the scabbard, with brass throat and chape, with a long prong to secure to the handle. The scabbard measures 170 mm in total length, and demonstrates