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Lot 5033Y

A large Qajar jambiya
Iran, 19th century

8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$1,872 inc. premium

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A large Qajar jambiya
Iran, 19th century

Sharply curved 11 1/2 inch crucible steel blade retaining much of the dark wootz pattern; strong median ridge; deeply chiseled panels of animal combat on either side above the hilt. One-piece marine ivory grip deeply carved on either side with the figures of seated potentates, above and below them four standing figures of warriors and courtiers bearing gifts; the spines carved with inscription panels. Green shagreen-covered scabbard retaining it's tasseled silver thread suspension cord.
Condition: Blade showing minor staining. Grip showing wear. Scabbard with scuffing and missing the tip.
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Note: Illustrated on page 28 of Arms of the Paladins, The Richard R. Wagner Jr. Collection of Fine Eastern Weapons by Oliver S. Pinchot.

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