Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 319:
Impressive Islamic Iraqi Presentation JAMBIYA Dagger in Niello Silver Mounts. A massive example of seldom encountered form, wearing a most powerful broad double edged blade with a central reinforcement ridge and deep curvature towards the tip. In its heavy solid silver mounts profusely decorated with Niello enamel scenes of Naval nature. Back of the hilt with lengthy engraved Arabic inscriptions and the name of the English or American military officer this truly impressive large dagger was presented to. Dated in Arabic numerals but Gregorian date 1945 on the back of the hilt. Rare and highly unusual example.Total Length (inside scabbard if present) 11 1/4" Blade Length 6 1/4"
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