"Dagger Known As Jambiya, Silver And Coral Tears, Morocco, 19th Century"
DAGGER known as Jambiya, silver and coral tearsMorocco, 19th century
Steel, silver, brass, bone, coral
Total length: 43cm; Length without sheath: 41.5cm – Blade length: 23.7cm
Curved steel blade with one cutting edge and a counter-cutting edge.
Strong bone handle engraved on the sides with a tiger; the pommel is made of silver with repoussé decoration, featuring a bird's head in profile, set with coral; the guard is straight, made of silver with repoussé decoration and set with six pieces of coral.
The scabbard is made of wood, covered with silver and brass. The ferrule and chape are made of silver, decorated in the same style as the handle, and set with sixteen coral teardrops. There is a ring for attaching a strap.
Very good condition.
Ref. 6450
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