Lot 872

Sale 138 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Middle Eastern (Egyptian) dagger, c1800s, straight blade (14cm), with dual centre fuller and decorated guard with coloured bone infills, handle carved in shape of an ibis with coloured infills, in a brass scabbard with carved decoration on one side and an Arabic inscription on the opposite side, with two suspension loops fitted. Solder marks where loops fitted to scabbard, a few flaws in carved handle, otherwise fine.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$140

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