Antique Yemeni Jambiya Dagger with Horn Hilt & METALLIC EMBROIDERY
Curved broad steel blade displays a pronounced medial ridge, surface oxidation and age tarnish throughout. Dark horn hilt shows honest handle wear with inlaid metallic tacks forming floral rosettes and a braided wire lower ferrule. Leather scabbard features a tightly wrapped upturned tip attached to a heavily frayed textile belt with intricate gold toned metallic thread embroidery and blue fabric backing. Full length 13.5 inches, blade length 8 inches.
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Curved broad steel blade displays a pronounced medial ridge, surface oxidation and age tarnish throughout. Dark horn hilt shows honest handle wear with inlaid metallic tacks forming floral rosettes and a braided wire lower ferrule. Leather scabbard features a tightly wrapped upturned tip attached to a heavily frayed textile belt with intricate gold toned metallic thread embroidery and blue fabric backing. Full length 13.5 inches, blade length 8 inches.
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