Description
This dagger with a distinctly curved blade and decorated with a handle is a wonderful example of oriental craft art. Handle and vagina are richly decorated with engraved metal applications, by set bone plates and small rivets, that not only strengthen the construction, but at the same time contribute to an aesthetic impression.
Dagger description:
– Blade: A curved blade with a sharp tip, Suitable for stinging and cutting strikes. The blade surface carries the characteristics of manual production, with minor engravings and patina indicating the age of artifact.
– Handle: The robust handle consists of metal and bone segments, The overall processing evokes traditional oriental weapons. Riveting and decorating, including red details, add to authenticity.
– Shape and material: Metal connection, Bone plates and distinctive rivets indicate the traditional technique of knives and daggers in the Middle East or North Africa area.
Vaginal description:
– Shape: The curved case is followed by the shape of the blade and has a decorative curved end, which is characteristic of "Khanjar" or "Jambiya" daggers.
– Materials: Metal details with ornaments, bone plates and decorative rivets create a richly decorative whole.
– Accessories: Metal vagina rings could be used to attach to the belt or for hanging.
Origin and historical value:
This type of dagger occurs primarily in the Persian Gulf, Yemen, India or North Africa. Characteristic decorative work suggests an artistic style with roots in Arabic or Ottoman culture. Daggers of this kind were not only weapons, but often also a symbol of social status.
This specimen is exceptional in its sophisticated decor and preservation of materials. Due to the combination of handicrafts and rich ornamentation, this is a collector -valuable object.
Dimensions:
Dagger: length 37,5 cm, width 7×3,5 cm
Housing: length 25,5 cm, width 11×4 cm
dating: 19. century.
