Inventory no.: 979

Mughal Jambiya

SOLD

Mughal Jambiya with Gold Over-lay & Scabbard

India

19th century

length: 34cm, weight: 289g

The blade of this jambiya is double-edged, with double grooves and ridge and of curved, watered steel.

The waisted hilt is entirely covered in gold overlay in floral and foliage patterns (some wear to the gold-work near to the blade.) The pommel is rounded and also decorated with gold overlay. The rounded pommel finial is also gilded.

The green velvet covered wooden scabbard has a metal chape and an attached leather belt band.

Inventory no.: 979

SOLD