**NO RESERVE** An Indian Iron Katar Dagger with Pierced Grip, 19th Century. An iron katar dagger featuring a straight, double-edged blade. The hilt is composed of two parallel bars connected by a pierced central grip, reinforced with a raised midsection. The handguard curves outward, accentuated with decorative rivets and a stylized floral motif on the base of the blade. L: Approximately 49cm Provenance: From the collection of a British gentleman, formerly a history professor, assembled over several decades