A Caucasian silver-inlaid kindjal, late 19th century
A Caucasian silver-inlaid kindjal, late 19th centuryDouble-edged blade with fullers on both sides and offset root. The grip scales made of dark horn, the iron grip rivets embellished with raised silver inlays on the front. The wooden scabbard covered in fine shagreen leather, the iron suspension bar and pommel with raised, decorative tendrils inlaid in silver. The by-knife has been lost. Length 52 cm.Condition: I - II
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A Caucasian silver-inlaid kindjal, late 19th centuryDouble-edged blade with fullers on both sides and offset root. The grip scales made of dark horn, the iron grip rivets embellished with raised silver inlays on the front. The wooden scabbard covered in fine shagreen leather, the iron suspension bar and pommel with raised, decorative tendrils inlaid in silver. The by-knife has been lost. Length 52 cm.Condition: I - II