DAGGER called Djambiya - Ottoman Empire - End of the 19th century

DAGGER called Djambiya
Ottoman Empire
End of the 19th century
Silver, coral, turquoise, steel
Long. total: 29.5; Long. blade: 17 cm

Curved blade with a single edge, with a groove.
Curved and flared rocket on the proximal part, in silver filigree with twisted silver wire, decorated with coral and turquoise cabochons.
Silver decorated scabbard, decorated en suite, belt loop representing a stylized elephant.

Ref.: 6267

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