AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 2021

A FINE MOROCCAN KOUMYA DAGGER

This auction ended on May 29, 2021.

Start price: $150

Estimated price: $300 - $400

Buyer's Premium: 24.9%

Sold for: $250

Description

An earlier example, with elaborately crested pommel, ferrule and scabbard, the obverse wrought entirely of silver with engraving and niello, and set with a glass gem in the grip, with curved, single-edged blade faintly etched with export marks at the forte. Mid-19th century. Minor loss to niello, small crack to pommel. Overall length 41cm. Condition II