Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 301:
Very Fine & Rare 18th-19th C. Russian Azerbaijani KINJAL Dagger with Ruby Stones. Beautiful and richly decorated large Kinjal or Qama dagger of seldom encountered Ethnic origin, with a massive one-piece carved grip of marine nature. Set with 4 large Rubies in ornate silver rosettes. Mounted with a broad double-edged blade having a deep off-set fuller, gold inlaid with Arabic calligraphy on both sides, including maker’s cartouche and two struck X markings to the lower ricasso. In its very fine silver scabbard with gold gilt finish and exquisite quality carved floral decorations. A trully beautiful Islamic weapon, having distinctive jewelry work style typical to the Azerbaijan region of Imperial Russia, the blade most likely of neighboring Persian manufacture. Total length 19 1/4", length of the blade – 13 1/4".
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