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A VERY LARGE PERSIAN CAUCASIAN AZERBAIJAN KINJAL, LATE 19 C

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
A VERY LARGE PERSIAN CAUCASIAN AZERBAIJAN KINJAL, LATE 19 C
This is a very unusual specimen and the largest of its type that we ever had available for sale. This Late XIX - early XX century Caucasian dagger (kindjal) has a blade with one decentered fuller on each side with Arabic inscription above the fuller. It measures 27 1/2 in, (70 cm.). The handle is of a characteristic form constructed of two polished horn scales fastened to the tang by two silver domed niello-finished rivets, and one flat rivet.
The overall length of this dagger is exactly the size of a Roman gladius sword.

Very good with a small chip on one of the cutting edges. Minor chips on the grip scales. Expected signs of wear on the scabbard.