• An Arabian Jambiya, early 20th century
  • An Arabian Jambiya, early 20th century

LOT 18

An Arabian Jambiya, early 20th century

An Arabian Jambiya, early 20th century
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ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
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An Arabian Jambiya, early 20th century
the dark wooden hilt applied with nine large silver bosses, the plain blade with slight curve, the scabbard applied with rows of silver beads, rope-twist bands and sections, the blade 21cm long; and a Berber Jambiya, circa 1900, the hilt with silver decoration to the front applied with a pair of mounted with pyramid-shaped scrollwork and engraved brass panel, the blade of typical shape, the scabbard similarly decorated and applied with pierced handles, with old repairs, the blade 21,7cm long
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