18th-19th century AD. A jade handle carved into a shallow crescentic form with decorative scrolled terminals; an integral oval-shaped plaque to the underside with a decorative flower-like motif composed of 'scooped' petals with a central metal fitting for attachment; made for the Moghul market. 57 grams, 10.1cm (4"). From an old British private collection; formerly in the private collection of Mr A.K., since the 1980s.[No Reserve]