Very Good Arab / Yemeni Jambiya Dagger Mecca Style - 8530
This very good Arab Jambiya Dagger is known as Mecca style, with a silver scabbard and uprising scabbard tip. The rich silver decoration suggests 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. Total length 12 1/2 inches. 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. |