Very Fine and Rare Saidi Jambiya Dagger - Oman - 8950

As best as it can get: A very fine and very good quality Arab Jambiya dagger from Oman, in the royal style known as Saidi . It has a 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 fabric. The belt attachment is made of complicate arrangements of 7 silver rings and twisted silver wire. All scabbard and hilt fittings are silver chased in a typical design. This item comes with its original 2 1/2 inches wide belt, embroidered with gold threads and heavy silver buckles. Total length with belt fully stretched 44 inches. Very good plus condition. The 7 ring attachment is a rare form. A very good authentic and typical piece for the collector of Arabic weapons / art. |