A silver and coral mounted steel dagger (kindjal)
A silver and coral mounted steel dagger (kindjal)
Caucasus, 19th Century
the double edged steel blade with single fuller, the hilt and scabbard decorated in gilt-silver filigree with raised coral-set bosses in the form of flowerheads surrounded by scrolling foliate interlace, the borders with turquoise beads, the reverse of the hilt with inscriptions
60.5 cm. long
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A silver and coral mounted steel dagger (kindjal)
Caucasus, 19th Century
the double edged steel blade with single fuller, the hilt and scabbard decorated in gilt-silver filigree with raised coral-set bosses in the form of flowerheads surrounded by scrolling foliate interlace, the borders with turquoise beads, the reverse of the hilt with inscriptions
60.5 cm. long
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