Very Good Arab / Yemeni Jambiya Dagger Mecca Style - 9744


This very good Arab Jambiya Dagger is known as Mecca style, with a silver scabbard and uprising scabbard tip. The rich silver decoration suggests a Yemeni origin, early to mid 20 C. The blade is of good quality, 6 inches long, double edge with a central rib. The grip and the scabbard are made of heavy silver, thoroughly decorated with fine silver granulation work. Total length 10 1/2 inches. Very good condition. Minor loss to the pommel top. Minor dents on the back side of the scabbard. The handle sikver collar is a later replacement. An outstanding piece for the serious collector of Arabic weapons / decorative arts.

 
 
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