Fine Silver Mounted Jambiya Dagger Oman with Belt - 6645

A very fine and good quality Arab Jambiya dagger from Oman. It has a 7 ½ inches curved and dual edge blade with a pronounced central rib. The hilt is carved of Rhino horn with clear fibrous structure in the classical “I” shape, decorated with silver nails on the front side. The scabbard is “L” shaped covered with leather entierly embroidered with fine silver wires and silver strips. 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 belt and silver buckle. Very good condition. The grip horn is chipped in few places and few silver nails are missing. This is an item of high quality and in very good condition, a good typical piece for the advanced collector of Arabic weapons / art. |