Bidspirit auction | A FINE ARABIAN PENINSULA JAMBIYA

A FINE ARABIAN PENINSULA JAMBIYA WITH METAL BELT, C. 19TH CENTURY - A finely crafted Jambiya (Khanjar) with intricate decoration across every inch of its metal surfaces, all chased, pierced, beaded, molded, and otherwise made more beautiful through extensive working. The belt comprises many pierced segments, with two hinged, lidded boxes, possibly small cartridge boxes, and two pairs of tubes which may have been powder flasks, each pair with a stylus suspended from a chain. Likely Oman or Yemen, c. 19th century. Dimensions: Blade and Sheath: 13 in., (33 cm.); Belt: 38 1/2 in., (97.8 cm.) Condition: Very good for age, with all sections of belt still attached. Blade with some pitting and oxidation. All parts tight. Expected minor signs of age and use. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.