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December 0510, 2020
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LOT 85

Lot 85

Qajar Indo-Persian Jambiya, 19th century

Qajar Indo-Persian Jambiya, 19th century
Lot 85 Details
Qajar Indo-Persian Jambiya, 19th century

the dagger having a wootz Damascus steel curved blade with a medial ridge on characteristic walrus ivory hilt in a silver mounted pressed leather covered scabbard with ornate silver mounts
length 15.5 in — 39.4 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $900
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Qajar Indo-Persian Jambiya, 19th century
  • Qajar Indo-Persian Jambiya, 19th century
  • Qajar Indo-Persian Jambiya, 19th century
  • Qajar Indo-Persian Jambiya, 19th century

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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