Lot 141: A SILVER MOUNTED JAMBIYA DAGGER, SAUDI ARABIA, 19TH - 20TH CENTURY

A curved Jambiya dagger housed in a finely crafted silver-mounted sheath. The hilt of distinctive flared design, entirely decorated with applied filigree motifs and intricate silver beading. The scabbard is profusely adorned with horizontal bands of applied filigree and chased motifs, interspersed with raised roundels and diamond motifs, culminating in a tapering chape with further foliate decoration. The blade with a pronounced central ridge and double-fullered design.

L: 37cm