Lot 2186
Two Yemenite jambiyas, 19th/20th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
First jambiya with typical blade, pitted. Hilt of horn with silver sheet mountings. Leather-covered wooden scabbard, front side of leather with fine silver wire embroidery, fittings in silver, suspension loop with four attached silver rings. Second jambiya with typically shaped blade. Horn hilt with nickel-silver border and front side mounted with two brass coins and iron rivets. Wooden scabbard covered with colourful leather (minor losses) and openworked fittings in nickel silver. Colourfully embroidered belt with iron buckle. Length 30 and 36 cm.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?