art-of-swords: Jambiya Dagger with a Double BladeDated: 19th…

art-of-swords:

Jambiya Dagger with a Double Blade

  • Dated: 19th century
  • Culture: Ottoman
  • Measurements: overall length 42.5 cm

The dagger has a wide, undulated, double-edged blades with small, ribbed tips. Both blades are pierced at the centre and decorated with gold floral motifs and Arabic writing on one side. The grip is covered with silver-inlaid lamina, embossed with trophies and floral motifs.

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