Kurdish jambiya

Overall length
sheathed 36 cm

Blade length
18,7 cm, (28mm wide)

Materials
bone, wootz steel, silver, gold

Weight
560 grams sheathed, 409 grams unsheathed

Dating
Second half 19th century, North Iraq

second half 19th century

Presented here is a fine 19th century jambiya dagger with a slightly curved double-edged wootz blade. The tapering blade has a raised central ridge and is decorated with floral onlay gold motifs. The typical elegant I-shaped handle is made of a solid piece of horn and has a smooth surface. The silver scabbard is well-chiseled with seamless flower patterns to both sides. The mouth section is boarded with Turquoise beads. Condition is very good with no restorations or tampering. Some minor gold loss and a very thin stress line in the base of the handle. Orgine North Iraq.

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