art-of-swords: Bebut-style (Kindjal) DaggerDated: circa...

art-of-swords:

Bebut-style (Kindjal) Dagger

• Dated: circa 1900
  
• Culture: Indopersian
  
• Measurements: overall length 33cm
  

The dagger has a curved, double-edged blade, with central fuller. The dark horn grip is decorated with four cabochon turquoises. The silver scabbard has filigree decorations, metallic beads and thirteen cabochon turquoises andagate. The spherical chape is enriched with two glass paste cabochons, and a triangular pendant, featuring a cabochon turquoise.

Source: Copyright © 2015 Czerny’s International Auction House S.R.L.

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