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2447 - Magnificent Kindjal / Qama.
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€700 - 1,200Sale fees
Magnificent Kindjal / Qama. Caucasus, late 19th to early 20th century. Caucasian dagger with a double-edged steel blade featuring a central groove. Total length approx. 49 cm, blade length approx. 35.5 cm. The handle and scabbard are richly decorated, likely crafted in silver and partially gilded. The ornamentation features fine niello and black solder work, as well as inlaid light-colored bone plates with gold paint and floral motifs. The scabbard has a red velvet lining. According to the previous owner, it was formerly acquired from the Hamburg ethnologist Konietzko. Shows signs of age and wear, with worn gilding and small missing areas in the inlays. The blade shows slight signs of wear and minimal traces of oxidation.
Auction details
Auction No. 213 - Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Porcelain, Ceramics, Glass, Decorative Arts & Crafts, Student Memorabilia, Militaria, Ethnology, BooksAuction house
Das Kunst & Auktionshaus Kastern GmbH & Co KG +49 5 11 85 10 85 info@kastern.deDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.
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