Caucasian gold inlay kindjal dagger - 18th-19th century

blade of the dagger forged from steel. The handle is of horn and bone material. The handle is adorned with steel pyramid ornamentation. The sheath of the dagger is comprised of a leather and wood inner area with a steel frame on the outer area. The steel frame of the sheath is inlaid with gold in organic form

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blade length: 33 cm

length of kindjal blade and sheath: 46cm

the handle of the blade has a missing part and other imperfections. small nicks in the blade.