A RARE ARAB DHARIA DAGGER
A fine and unusual example, quite large. Lavishly mounted in superbly filigreed and gilded silver, with distinctive peaked pommel. The well-wrought blade broad, lightly curved and double-edged with a pronounced central ridge. The scabbard wrought entirely of silver, filigreed and gilded en suite with the hilt. 18th-19th-century. Blade worn at the tip, gilding rubbed. Overall length 50cm./ 19 ¾ inches. Condition II
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A fine and unusual example, quite large. Lavishly mounted in superbly filigreed and gilded silver, with distinctive peaked pommel. The well-wrought blade broad, lightly curved and double-edged with a pronounced central ridge. The scabbard wrought entirely of silver, filigreed and gilded en suite with the hilt. 18th-19th-century. Blade worn at the tip, gilding rubbed. Overall length 50cm./ 19 ¾ inches. Condition II
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