Very Good Saidi Jambiya Dagger - Oman - 14318


A fine and very good quality Arab Jambiya dagger from Oman, in the royal style known as Saidi . It has a 8 inches curved and dual edge blade with a pronounced central rib. The hilt is made of Rhino horn in the classical “I” shaped, decorated with many small silver filigree pieces. The scabbard is “L” shaped covered with fabric. The belt attachment is made of complicate arrangements of 7 silver rings and twisted silver wire. All scabbard and hilt fittings are silver chased in a typical design. This item comes with its original belt with heavy silver buckles. Total length 13 inches. Very good condition. Lightly worn belt. Smal repairs on the chape (scabbard tip).

 
 
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