A damascened hilt jambiyya, Deccan, late 19th century, the curved steel blade with three ridges narrowing to a central ridge toward end, the hilt of waisted form, decorated to one sides, top edge and base on both sides with a design in relief of leaves containing a panel of with tigers and gazelles, the other side with design in relief of a tiger attacking a gazelle, the wood sheath with original purple velvet cover and embroidered silk insert, 34cm. long Provenance: Private Collection UK
A damascened hilt jambiyya, Deccan, late 19th century, the curved steel blade with three ridges narrowing to a central ridge toward end, the hilt of waisted form, decorated to one sides, top edge and base on both sides with a design in relief of leaves containing a panel of with tigers and gazelles, the other side with design in relief of a tiger attacking a gazelle, the wood sheath with original purple velvet cover and embroidered silk insert, 34cm. long Provenance: Private Collection UK
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