Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 23rd September 2020
Lot 1186
A fine South Arabian dagger (jambiya)
Estimate £1,300 - £1,500 | Hammer £1300
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Description
A fine South Arabian dagger (jambiya), broad curved blade 6.5 in., with narrow medial ridge; hilt of ivory with fret-carved silver enclosing the base and the back and displaying foliate scrolls and lattice panels, grip and pommel set with gold flower heads; silver scabbard with openwork foliate decoration in large panels to each side, fine spiral-fluted terminal, ornate brass suspension loops, probably of Indian workmanship.