Auction 27 AUCTION 27: ANTIQUE ARMS & MILITARIA
By HELIOS
Apr 11, 2021
HELIOS AUCTIONS 1050 Second Avenue Gallery 52 New York, NY 10022 USA, United States
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LOT 177:

AN ISLAMIC TURKISH OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED JAMBIYA

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AN ISLAMIC TURKISH OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED JAMBIYA

An Islamic Kurdish, Ottoman, or Turkish giant jambiya dagger. Most likely from Eastern Turkey, with strong Kurdish/Iraqi influence. The blade is of Damascus steel, slightly curved, double-edged, decorated with Arabic inscriptions in gold inlay at the forte. A characteristic form carved hilt, the scabbard is entirely made of silver over wooden scales, decorated with filigree design. 19th century.

Dimensions: 19 1/2 in., (49.5 cm.)

Condition: Very good with a few cracks on the hilt