103 - A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL OR QUAMA DAGGER WITH GOLD INLAY, 19 C.

A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL OR QUAMA DAGGER WITH GOLD INLAY, 19 C. A large Caucasian kindjal or qama dagger, 19th century. The blade has a pointy double-edged blade, with gold inlaid in the koftgari technique, and an inscription in nasta'liq Arabic script along the central groove on the front of the blade. The wooden scabbard is covered with black shgreen leather. The handle is made of two carved plates attached to the tang by two steel rivets decorated with gold koftgari, and enriched with turquoise pearls. A similar dagger may be found in Robert Hales, Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime’s Passion, Butler Tanner and Dennis Ltd. (England, 2013). p. 104. Dimensions: L: 22 1/8 in., (56 cm.) Condition: The overall condition is very good, the blade has not beer resharpened, all parts are tight. The scabbard leather shows expect signs of wear and age. The blade is very lightly pitted. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.