AN ISLAMIC TURKISH OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED JAMBIYA
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An Islamic Kurdish, Ottoman, or Turkish giant jambiya dagger. Most likely from Eastern Turkey, with strong Kurdish/Iraqi influence. The blade is of Damascus steel, slightly curved, double-edged, decorated with Arabic inscriptions in gold inlay at the forte. A characteristic form carved hilt, the scabbard is entirely made of silver over wooden scales, decorated with filigree design.19th century.
Dimensions: 19 1/2 in., (49.5 cm.)
Condition
Very good with a few cracks on the hilt
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AN ISLAMIC TURKISH OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED JAMBIYA
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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