Saudi Arabia, 19th century A typical Arabian ‘Wahabite Jambiya’ (curved dagger or shortsword), with slightly curved, double-edged blade. With a middle ridge partly engraved with curvilinear patterns. The hilt is decorated with high-quality silver: decorated with eight roses covered in small hemispheres, and with bands with motifs of knops, triangles and circles. The wooden sheath is completely covered in quality silver. Embellished with a décor of lines, dots and floral decoration, followed by a wrap of twisted silver wire. An old leather belt decorated with silver plaques is attached to the sheath.
Dimensions Length 65 cm