Yemenite Jambiya Dagger from Taiz - 13876


This silver mounted Jambiya dagger is coming from Taiz in Yemen, early - mid 20th C. Classical shaped curved blade 7 inches long with a pronounced central rib. Heavy silver handle with Arabic inscription, probably of the owner name on the back side. Thouma style silver chape on the scabbard with fine filigree decoration. Total length 15 1/2 inches. Very good condition. lightly dented pommel.

 
 
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