SOLD Antique late19th early 20th century Moroccan Islamic dagger Jambiya mounted in low grade silver alloy. A curved tapering steel blade with hexagonal chape engraved with traditional decoration, a wooden hilt with waisted grip, and a mounted pommel decorated with foliate, a tapering hexagonal-section scabbard engraved with foliate and geometric designs, with a suspension loop (one is missing), and bud terminal at the chape, traces of slight rust on the blade.

REFERENCES: (1)A similar Moroccan Jambiya is published in the Christie’s catalogue: Quai d'Orsay, Paris - An Apartment by Jacques Grange 19 November 2010

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length in the scabbard: 41.3 cm (16 1/4 in).