Dagger called Jambiya - Yemen - 20th century

Dagger called Jambya
Yemen
20th century
Steel, wood, leather, horn
Long. total: 32.5; Long. blade: 21.5 cm

Curved iron blade, double-edged, with a central ridge, engraved with a geometric frieze.
Horn handle covered in silver with geometric patterns and silver studs.
Wooden scabbard covered in silver and leather.

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