Lot 289:
AN EGYPTIAN KHANJAR DAGGER
Description
A rarely encountered example, mounted entirely in silver with niello embellishment, the gripped wrapped with silver wire, the silver scabbard finely engraved and nielloed en suite. The double-edged blade handforged, with light curvature and raised central ridge. 19th-20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 33.5cm. / 13 ¼ inches. Condition III
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