A dagger or peshkabs with an associated watered crucible steel blade. The jade hilt and scabbard mounts inlaid with rubies, diamonds and emeralds arranged in a floral pattern and set using kundan (pure gold). Strips of highly refined gold, usually of 22 to 24 carats, are used to secure gemstones in gold and silver or in hardstone such as jade through pressure rather than heat. The process of setting stones using kundan is unique to the Indian subcontinent and is still practised by jewellers today. The jade locket has been detached from the red velvet covered wooden scabbard and stuck to the hilt.

In India, ornate jade hilted daggers inlaid with gemstones were exchanged at court or presented as tokens of favour by rulers.