A silver mounted Yemenite Saif, 19th century
Slightly curved single-edged blade with a double-edged point and double fullers on both sides. Silver crossguard and hilt with applied decorative bands and finely engraved decor. Pendant triple hilt chain. Wooden scabbard sheathed in pierced silver sheet, the piercings backed with polished copper sheet. Traces of old repairs in places. Length 93 cm.
Condition: II
Slightly curved single-edged blade with a double-edged point and double fullers on both sides. Silver crossguard and hilt with applied decorative bands and finely engraved decor. Pendant triple hilt chain. Wooden scabbard sheathed in pierced silver sheet, the piercings backed with polished copper sheet. Traces of old repairs in places. Length 93 cm.
Condition: II
