Very Good Omani Khanjar / Jambiya Dagger with Rhino Horn Hilt - 11738
A very good Arab Khnjar / Jambiya dagger, late 19 C., from Oman. It has an 6 ½ inches curved and dual edge blade, very well forged with a pronounced central rib. The grip is rhino horn decorated with silver panel on its front side and mounted with filigree silver collar. The scabbard is “L” shaped covered with leather elaborately embroidered with silver strips and wires, and mounted with silver locket en suite with the hilt mounts. The belt attachment is made of complicate arrangements of silver rings and twisted silver wire. Total length 11 inches. Very good condition. |