Dagger Called Kindjal Caucasus, North Dagestan 19th Century

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Object description :

"Dagger Called Kindjal Caucasus, North Dagestan 19th Century"

KNIFE called Kindjal
Caucasus, Northern Dagestan
19th century
Steel, horn, iron, leather, wood.
Total length: 53.5 cm; Blade length: 39.8 cm

Curved handle with two brown horn plates, riveted three times. One of the rivets is decorated with a niello cabochon (two are missing).

Double-edged steel blade with a median gutter, stamped on one side. The blade is heavily oxidized.

Wooden scabbard covered with black leather, two silver fittings, the front parts of which are centered with flowers and surrounded by friezes of leafy foliage. The fixed suspension ring is fitted with a spinning top.

These daggers were used as weapons for men, but also as ceremonial objects.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref.LP : 4482

Price: 600 €