Yemenite Jambiya Dagger with Filigree and Granulation, 19th Century CE
Silver, Wood
11.5
PF.0313
In the tombs of ancient kings--in Mycenae, in Egypt, and Ur--magnificent daggers have been found which speak of the worldly power and status of their owners. This splendid silver weapon...
In the tombs of ancient kings--in Mycenae, in Egypt, and Ur--magnificent daggers have been found which speak of the worldly power and status of their owners. This splendid silver weapon from the Arabian peninsula follows in that same tradition. Undoubtedly, the person who once wore it was an individual of importance.