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Fine Antique Arms and Militaria from around the world

Wednesday 25 September 2024 e Thursday 26 September 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A silver-mounted jambiya, Late 19th Century

Estimate

€ 200 - 400

Sold

€ 438

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Yemen
length 30.3 cm.
Large, curved, double-edged blade (small defects) with central rib. Horn grip with beautiful engraved silver mounts, partially pierced and beaded. Wooden scabbard covered in silver foil at the front, richly decorated with filigree, and engraved with geometric motifs; the back covered with leather. The tip worked with floral motifs. The central part of the scabbard featuring an enlarged component serving as a hook for the belt, which is completely covered with thin silver-wire, leather strap.