Dagger Called Kindjal Caucasus, North Dagestan 19th Century
KNIFE called Kindjal
Caucasus, Northern Dagestan
19th century
Steel, horn, silver, wood, cloth, wood
Total length: 54 cm; Blade length: 38.2 cm
Curved handle with two brown horn plates, riveted twice. The rivets are trimmed with multi-lobed silver rosettes with conical cabochons.
Double-edged steel blade with median gutter.
Wooden scabbard covered with velvet in its own color, with two fittings, one of which is silver niello with its part decorated with garlands of flowers. Fixed suspension ring, spinner top.
Small dents on the bottom of the scabbard and the upper part of the velvet is missing.
These daggers were used as weapons for men, but also as ceremonial objects.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.LP : 4474
Caucasus, Northern Dagestan
19th century
Steel, horn, silver, wood, cloth, wood
Total length: 54 cm; Blade length: 38.2 cm
Curved handle with two brown horn plates, riveted twice. The rivets are trimmed with multi-lobed silver rosettes with conical cabochons.
Double-edged steel blade with median gutter.
Wooden scabbard covered with velvet in its own color, with two fittings, one of which is silver niello with its part decorated with garlands of flowers. Fixed suspension ring, spinner top.
Small dents on the bottom of the scabbard and the upper part of the velvet is missing.
These daggers were used as weapons for men, but also as ceremonial objects.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.LP : 4474
800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1301607
Availability: In stock
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