Kindjal dagger, Caucasus, early 19th century Straight, double-edged steel blade with central groove. Handle in walrus ivory engraved on one side with a plant stem enhanced with gold and riveted with two metal flower corolla buttons inlaid with gold, the metal guard also inlaid with gold. Wooden scabbard sheathed in black leather, with a steel ring inlaid with gold plant motifs and a small lateral suspension strap. Total length: 42.7 cm Traces of rust on the blade, breakage and minor damage to the handle, scabbard wear at the broken end. A Caucasian Dagger Kindjal, early 19th century

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