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A narrow crystal object that is curled inward on the right side while the left end flares outward. Both ends have a flower decoration.

Dagger Hilt

Indian

This is a pistol-shaped dagger hilt made of rock crystal. The pommel and the base of the hilt feature carved flowers. The inner side of the hilt has been delicately carved with indentations for fingers.

Rock crystal

Mughal period

Weapons and Ammunition