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

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Object description :

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

Dagger called Kindjal
Caucasus, North of Dagestan
19th century
Steel, nickel silver, wood, leather, brass, gold
Total length: 53.2 cm; Blade length: 40 cm

Curved handle with two plates, two poly-lobed rivets with iron cabochons enhanced with gold scrolls.
Double-edged steel blade with median groove, acid-etched with scrolls enhanced with brass.
Leather-covered wooden scabbard with two pieces of nickel silver fittings chased with floral motifs.
Brass drop-shaped buttstrap.
The fixed iron suspension ring is embellished with gold geometric motifs.

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

Reference : 1624

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Price: 1 440 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Gold

Reference: 1505620
Availability: In stock