£100
A White Metal Curved Dagger Jambiya with Rhino Horn Hilt, Oman or Yemen, 19th Century.
The hilt is crafted from dark rhino horn with rounded pommel ends, adorned with floral white metal bosses. The scabbard is clad in intricately chased white metal with geometric and foliate motifs, featuring raised bands and multiple suspension rings attached to plaited cords. The reverse is lined in rich blue velvet and mounted with a woven textile belt in yellow and black with red borders.
L: Approximately 30cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.
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