"Yemenite Dagger, Khadaam. Silver Hilt, Yemen, Early 20th Century"
YEMENI DAGGER, KHADAAM. Silver handle. Yemen, early 20th century.
Silver, iron, wood, leather.
Total length: 30cm; length without sheath: 27.8cm; blade length: 12.5cm.
Curved blade with one cutting edge, engraved with a flower on one side. Metal handle covered with silver wire and nails.
Wooden scabbard covered with leather and leather cord; silver chape.
Very good condition.
This service dagger was worn with the jambiya.
Ref.: 6334
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