Dagger Called Kindjal - Caucasus, North Of Dagestan - 19th Century
DAGGER called Kindjal
Caucasus, Northern Dagestan
19th century
Steel, silver, horn, velvet, wood
Total length: 50.1 cm; Blade length: 37.5 cm
Curved handle with two horn plates, two poly-lobed rivets with spherical cabochons in nielloed silver, chiselled with geometric motifs.
Nielloed silver pommel engraved in a series.
Double-edged steel blade with inverted centre ridge on each side.
Wooden scabbard covered in red velvet, two nielloed silver fittings engraved with foliage.
Fixed ring for suspension.
These daggers were weapons for men but also ceremonial objects.
Ref.: 6102
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Caucasus, Northern Dagestan
19th century
Steel, silver, horn, velvet, wood
Total length: 50.1 cm; Blade length: 37.5 cm
Curved handle with two horn plates, two poly-lobed rivets with spherical cabochons in nielloed silver, chiselled with geometric motifs.
Nielloed silver pommel engraved in a series.
Double-edged steel blade with inverted centre ridge on each side.
Wooden scabbard covered in red velvet, two nielloed silver fittings engraved with foliage.
Fixed ring for suspension.
These daggers were weapons for men but also ceremonial objects.
Ref.: 6102
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
1 480 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Sterling silver
Reference (ID): 1597209
Availability: In stock
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