"Dagger Called Djambiya - Ottoman Empire - End Of The 19th Century"
DAGGER known as DjambiyaOttoman Empire
Late 19th century
Silver, coral, turquoise, steel
Total length: 29.5 cm; Blade length: 17 cm
Curved blade with one cutting edge and a fuller.
Curved and flared tang on the proximal part, in silver filigree with twisted silver wire, decorated with coral and turquoise cabochons.
Decorated silver scabbard, decorated with a stylised elephant belt loop.
Ref.: 6267
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