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A LARGE ISLAMIC CAUCASIAN (GEORGIAN) GOLD-INLAID KINDJAL DAGGER, CA 1880 Of a traditional form Georgian qama dagger, double-edged blade decorated with gold inlay on one side, with deep fullers on either side. The gold inlaid inscription on the blade is in Arabic script, commonly used in Islamic art and craftsmanship, especially in regions like the Caucasus. The hilt is constructed of two carved scales fastened by three rivets, decorated with gold inlay rosettes. Wood scabbard covered in stitched dark brown shagreen leather with a steel gold-inlaid fitting. Georgia, ca. 1880. Dimensions: L: 22 1/2 in., (57 cm.) Condition: Good overall considering the age. The grip scales show several cracks, but the blade is good with minor gold inlay loss. Прямой стальной двулезвийный клинок с одним широким долом, украшен золотым растительным орнаментом. Рукоять образована двумя накладками из белого рога. Стальные вставки под кнопками также расписаны золотом. Деревянные ножны обтянуты черной кожей. Стальная скоба декорирована в едином стиле с убранством рукояти. Состояние: Хорошее. незначительные утраты позолоченной инкрустации на клинке, а также сколы на рукояти. 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.
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