A QAJAR WALRUS IVORY-HILTED DAGGER (JAMBIYYA)
IRAN, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of typical form with fine watered steel blade with gold-damascened calligraphic cartouche at forte, the hilt carved with large figures with inscription bands at top and bottom, the scabbard with gold-damascened steel mounts
15 7/8in. (40.5cm.)
A QAJAR WALRUS IVORY-HILTED DAGGER (JAMBIYYA)
IRAN, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of typical form with fine watered steel blade with gold-damascened calligraphic cartouche at forte, the hilt carved with large figures with inscription bands at top and bottom, the scabbard with gold-damascened steel mounts
15 7/8in. (40.5cm.)
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