Dagger Called Qaddara - Caucasus, South Of Dagestan - 19th Century

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Dagger Called Qaddara - Caucasus, South Of Dagestan - 19th Century

DAGGER known as Qaddara
Caucasus, Southern Dagestan
19th century
Steel, silver, coral, horn, gold
Total length: 66.5 cm; Blade length: 47.1 cm
(Ancient damage)

Hollow horn handle, two rivets; silver cabochons on a gold background with coral teardrops.
Double-edged steel blade, central ridge.

These daggers were weapons for men but also ceremonial objects.

Ref.: 6313

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1 640 €