Ceremonial Dagger
- Dated: circa 1876-1899
- Culture: China, possibly Mongolia
- Medium: steel, grey/black nephrite, jade, silver, coral and turquoises.
- Measurements: overall length 55 cm; blade length 33 cm
The large dagger has a slightly curved blade with one edge with grooves on both sides. The hilt has the shape of a pistol’s handle in grey/black nephrite. The guard is shaped like a disc and is in silver set with coral and turquoises.
The scabbard is made of silver from one single piece showing etched work on both sides with a floral decoration theme enriched with set coral and turquoises. The fitting show an engraving with a bird motif. Two hanging rings, each on one side, are also decorated with a floral motif.
