Saidi Style Jambiya Dagger - Oman - 10774


A 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 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. Total length 13 ½ inches. Very good condition. Minor losses to the silver decorations on the hilt upper part.

 
 
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