TWO MUGHAL KATARS (PUSH DAGGERS)

a) A zoomorphic katar, Bundi, c. 17th century, of an exceptional quality, with a pair of standing elephants in full relief between the grip bars on the hilt, a pair of standing lions in full relief on the base of the blade, the tapering steel blades chased on either side with an arched top and with side bars also of watered steel, showing good water marks all over, with deeply chiseled fullers of a good quality. This is a good example of a katar from the Bundi armory and is from the Imperial armory.
b) A gem set kundan gilded katar, Deccan, mid - 18th century, with gold kundan covered side bars set with rubies and emeralds. The blade of watered steel, with a chinar tree running in the centre, is typical of the Deccan pieces.
16.5 in.