520€
Dojani khanjar
Overall length
30 cm sheathed
Blade length
16 cm
Materials
steel, silver, leather
Origin
Saudi Arabia
Dating
mid 20th century
Weight
746 grams
Saudi Arabia, mid 20th C.
Dojani style khanjars are named after the famous maker from Al Ahsa region in south east Saudi Arabia close to the Omani boarder. Production ran well into the 20th century for the Saudi and Omani markets. This Dojani khanjar dates from the middle of the 20th century. It has a typical blade with central rib, silvered metal handle and scabbard mounts with filigree work and weaved silver wires on the scabbard on green velvet cover. The blade measures 16. Overall length is 30cm and the condition is good. Some rust on the lower part of the blade. Leather back cover worn of use and age. No belt.
PROVENANCE
French art market
LITERATURE
Stephen Gracie ”Jambiya Daggers from the Ancient Souqs of Yemen”
Price:
520€
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