Saidi Style Jambiya Dagger - Oman - 7930


A very fine and very good quality Arab Jambiya dagger from Oman, in the royal style known as Saidi . It has a 7 ½ 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 fabric. 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 31 inches long belt, embroidered with gold red and black threads. Very good condition. Good age patina on the silver parts. Minor losses to the silver decorations on the hilt. Minor losses to the back cover. A very good authentic and typical piece for the collector of Arabic weapons / art.

 
 
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