Fine Omani Jambiya Dagger with Rhino Horn Hilt - 12622
A fine Arab Jambiya dagger, early 20 C. from Oman. It has a 7 inches curved and dual edge blade of good steel with a pronounced central rib. Hilt carved from rhino horn with a chased silver collar. The scabbard is “L” shaped covered with leather elaborately embroidered with silver strips and wires, and mounted with chase 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 is 12 inches. Original belt also elaborately embroidered with silver strips and set with two silver Omani (?) coins. Very good plus condition. Impressive example of the famous Arab Jambiya.
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