An Arabian Jambiya, late 19th century
Session One
LOT 21
An Arabian Jambiya, late 19th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
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About this Item
An Arabian Jambiya, late 19th century
the horn hilt with pin work and embossed silver decoration, the blade of standard form, the scabbard elaborately decorated with silver scroll embossing, with four chain rings and flat wire work, with inscription, with flat wire inlaid belt, the blade with some rust damage, the blade 31cm long; and another, the horn handle with pin and embossed silver decoration, the blade of standard form, the leather scabbard with silver embossing, chain and flat wire decoration, with flat wire and studded decorated belt, the hilt with later banding, the blade with damage, some damage to horn handle and scabbard, the blade 32cm long
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