Three Iraqi khanjars, 19th century
Double-edged steel blades, two examples with medial ridge on both sides, the third with struck decor at the forte. Grips of dark horn, one khanjar with a brass rosette on the obverse side, set with a Stein, another with a decorative rivet and peened pommel of silver. Wooden scabbards covered with embossed leather, one with two brass rosettes on the obverse side set with Steins. Chape missing on two. Length 40.5 to 45 cm.
Condition: II -
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Double-edged steel blades, two examples with medial ridge on both sides, the third with struck decor at the forte. Grips of dark horn, one khanjar with a brass rosette on the obverse side, set with a Stein, another with a decorative rivet and peened pommel of silver. Wooden scabbards covered with embossed leather, one with two brass rosettes on the obverse side set with Steins. Chape missing on two. Length 40.5 to 45 cm.
Condition: II -