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Lot 5016Y

A silver-mounted Omani jambiya
mid-19th century

8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$936 inc. premium

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A silver-mounted Omani jambiya
mid-19th century

Broad, curved 7 1/2 inch blade with prominent medial ridge. Rhino horn grip set with beaded and pierced silver mounts. Scabbard bound in black cloth with silvered thread, the silver mounts en suite to the hilt and set with silver suspension rings and plaited silver wire.
Condition: Blade with patches of light pitting at the point and upper edge. Hilt and scabbard mounts with dark, unpolished patina, the cloth and silver thread covering showing some fraying, wear and small tears.
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Provenance: Richard R. Wagner, Jr. Collection. Illustrated on page 25 of Arms of the Paladins, The Richard R. Wagner, Jr. Collection of Fine Eastern Weapons by Oliver S. Pinchot.

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