Antique Turkish Ottoman Islamic Dagger Jambiya Damascus Steel Wootz to sword
Antique 18th century Turkish Ottoman Islamic Dagger Jambiya Damascus Steel Wootz. Antique 18th century Turkish Ottoman Islamic dagger Hanceri Jambiya- Khanjar with deeply curved tapering double-edged blade with medial ridge made of extremely fine quality Damascus steel Wootz, mounted in a characteristic one-piece grip. The dagger is in its original wooden scabbard covered in purple velvet with large silver mounts, decorated in finely engraved scrolling tendrils, the locket fitted with small suspension loop, chape with adorned at the end with a finial in the characteristic ottoman form, decorated in very fine engraved scrolling tendrils, and fitted with belt loops for suspension.
CONDITION: Showing age and usage, split on the outer edge of the scabbard, chape near the finial repaired, hilt with one crack (as common in these type), some pitted spots on the blade, silver mountings with minor dents. All of this can be an aspect from an antique combat dagger that is over 200 years old.
MEASUREMENTS Overall length of the dagger sheathed in the scabbard: 26.5 cm (10.43 inches). Overall length without the scabbard: 25 cm 9.84 inches. All items are guaranteed to be authentic antiques, and not reproductions. All our artifacts are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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The item "Antique Turkish Ottoman Islamic Dagger Jambiya Damascus Steel Wootz to sword" is in sale since Thursday, January 19, 2017. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Middle East". The seller is "eclecticmuseum" and is located in Ottawa, Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Turkish Ottoman Islamic Dagger Jambiya
- Primary Material: Damascus Steel Wootz
- Age: 18th century
- Region of Origin: Middle East
- Original/Reproduction: Original