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