DAGGER called Qaddara
Caucasus, South Dagestan
19th century
Steel, silver, coral, horn, gold
Long. total: 66.5 cm; Long. blade: 47.1 cm
(Ancient accident)

Hollowed horn handle, two rivets; silver cabochons on a gold background with coral tears.
Double-edged steel blade, center ridge.

These daggers were weapons for men but also ceremonial objects.

Ref.: 6313

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