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A large Qajar jambiyaIran, 19th century
8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$1,872 inc. premium
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A large Qajar jambiya
Iran, 19th century
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.
See Illustration
Condition: Blade showing minor staining. Grip showing wear. Scabbard with scuffing and missing the tip.
See Illustration
Footnotes
Note: Illustrated on page 28 of Arms of the Paladins, The Richard R. Wagner Jr. Collection of Fine Eastern Weapons by Oliver S. Pinchot.








