Dagger with Zoomorphic Hilt second half 16th century Portraits of Sultan 'Ali 'Adil Shah of Bijapur (r. 1558-80) show him wearing daggers with zoomorphic hilts which combine Persian and Indian symbols of power. In this superlative, ruby-studded example, a dragon, whose tail wraps around the grip, attacks a lion, which in turn attacks a deer. Before the deer is a parrot-like bird with a snake in its beak, symbolism associated with the deity Garuda. Lower down on the hilt is the head of a yali, a mythical lion-like animal, with floral scrolls issuing from its mouth. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #1173. Kids: Dagger with Zoomorphic Hilt Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Dagger with Zoomorphic Hilt. second half 16th century. Hilt: copper; cast, chased, gilded, and inlaid with rubies.Blade: steel; forged. Attri

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Dagger with Zoomorphic Hilt second half 16th century Portraits of Sultan 'Ali 'Adil Shah of Bijapur (r. 1558-80) show him wearing daggers with zoomorphic hilts which combine Persian and Indian symbols of power. In this superlative, ruby-studded example, a dragon, whose tail wraps around the grip, attacks a lion, which in turn attacks a deer. Before the deer is a parrot-like bird with a snake in its beak, symbolism associated with the deity Garuda. Lower down on the hilt is the head of a yali, a mythical lion-like animal, with floral scrolls issuing from its mouth. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #1173. Kids: Dagger with Zoomorphic Hilt Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Dagger with Zoomorphic Hilt. second half 16th century. Hilt: copper; cast, chased, gilded, and inlaid with rubies.Blade: steel; forged. Attri

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