Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor

AN ALBANIAN KHANJAR DAGGER

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Start price: $150

Estimated price: $300 - $500

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Description

The characteristic grip carved of a single large section of walrus, the curved, double-edged blade with high central ridge finely inlaid in gold at the forte with Arabic inscriptions. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with heavily gilded tombak mounts, the tip set with a coral. 18th-19th century. Velvet worn. Overall length 48 cm. Condition II