750€
Silver Abdi Jambiya
Overall length
31,5 cm sheathed
Blade length
19 cm
Materials
steel, silver, leather
Origin
Yemen
Dating
1920's
Weight
618 grams
Yemen, 1920's
A very well made 'Abdi' jambiya from Hadhramout, Yemen. Both silver scabbard and blade are inscribed an dated. The inscriptions read: 'wear with good health master Mohammed said Al Amari', the year is 1345 in Hijri which equals to 27th April 1927. Condition is very good with the blade being reattached to the hilt.
PROVENANCE
German art market
LITERATURE
Stephen Gracie ”Jambiya Daggers from the Ancient Souqs of Yemen” page 143
Price:
750€
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