Nice Al-Bu-Said Arab Jambiya Dagger - 7268


A very good quality Arab Jambiya dagger from Oman, in the royal style known as Al-Bu-Said, or Saidi style. It has 8 inches curved and dual edge blade with a pronounced central rib. The hilt is made of Rhino horn in the classical “I” shaped, decorated with many small silver filigree pieces. The scabbard is “L” shaped covered with blue fabric. The top mount is made of silver the rest is gold/ red wire. The belt attachment is made of complicate arrangements of silver rings and twisted silver wire. All scabbard and hilt fittings are silver chased in a typical design. This item comes with its original 38 inches belt, embroidered with gold red and black threads and a silver buckle. The total length is 13 inches. It is in a Very good condition. This is a real old Jambiya of high quality not like many newly made Arab daggers so common on the market.

 
 
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