Very Good Arab / Yemeni Jambiya Dagger Mecca Style - 8484
This very good Arab Jambiya Dagger is known as Mecca style, with a silver scabbard and uprising scabbard tip. The rich silver decoration suggest a Yemeni origin, probably early 20 C. The blade is of good quality, 7 inches long, double edge with a central rib. The grip and the scabbard are made of silver thoroughly decorated with fine silver filigree work. The back side of the scabbard is iron sheet covered with recent fabric. Very good condition. Minor dents on the silver work. An outstanding piece for the serious collector of Arabic weapons / decorative arts at a very low price. |