DESCRIPTION: Antique Arabian Jambiya Hijazi curved dagger comprising of ornate overlaid silver with additional wirework forming geometric designs over the lacquered wood handle, flared hilt, and throughout the wood scabbard with further details of raised hemi-spherical silver beads, and an amber cabochon mounted at the scabbard. The Jambiya has brass trim around the edge of the handle alongside overlaid copper at one side, and a carved diamond form pommel as well as a leather belt attached to the scabbard by various toned lacquered hide rope, with impressed floral designs at the exterior.
CIRCA: 17th to Early 18th Century
ORIGIN: Arabia
DIMENSIONS: H: 3.25" W: 1.25" L: 20", & Blade L: 12.5"

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CONDITION: Wear consistent with age. Patinated throughout. Leather has stiffened with age. Scratching, some oxidation, and slight chipping to the blade. Scratches to the amber. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.