A GOLD BROOCH IN THE SHAPE OF A JAMBIYA DAGGER
Possibly Kuwait or the South Arabian Gulf, second half 20th century

A GOLD BROOCH IN THE SHAPE OF A JAMBIYA DAGGER
Possibly Kuwait or the South Arabian Gulf, second half 20th century

Moulded and worked in the shape of a typical South Arabian jambiya dagger with a fluted grip and curved blade, contained in a densely ornate sheath with concentric scrolling filigree bands enhanced with diamond-shaped geometric patterns, and braided chainlets towards the curved edge, the reverse with a hook at the top, a long brooch pin crossing the body diagonally, and a clasp at mid-height to keep the dagger and the sheath joint in place, 6.2cm long, 24grams.

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Dimensions: 6.2cm long