CAUCASIAN KINDJAL (KHANJALI), Second half of the 19th century. 29921
Handle with horn grips with three rivet buttons in engraved and blackened silver-plated metal decorated with floral motifs. Silver-plated and blackened metal cover with engraved foliage and relief fillets. Straight Damascus blade with central gutters, length 55.7 cm, width at the heel 5.7 cm, richly decorated on both sides with volute panels and inscriptions. These decorations are polished and gilded. Scabbard in wood covered with black waxed leather with three silver-plated fittings engraved with flowers and foliage with blackened and relief fillets, including a ball-shaped chape.
Caucasus.
Second half of the 19th century.
Good condition, some wear on the handle, blade with minor oxidation, scabbard leather rubbed.
Reference :
29921