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Gilt Copper Jambiya with Rock Crystal Handle
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Gilt Copper Jambiya with Rock Crystal Handle

Amir Mohtashemi Ltd.

Date 19th century

Period 19th century, 1750-1850, 1850-1900

Origin India, Kutch

Medium Gilt Copper

Dimension 33 cm (13 inches)

This jambiya has chased gilt copper decoration that depicts large blossoming flowers amongst foliage and curling leaves. The velvet scabbard is of a pale green with chased floral gilt copper mounts. The handle of the jambiya of clear rock crystal with natural veins of light coloured amber. A Kutch sword is published in Robert Hales, Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime’s Passion, England, 2013, p. 183, pl. 436 and has very similar floral decoration depicted on the mounts of the scabbard.


Stock no.: A4146

Date: 19th century

Period: 19th century, 1750-1850, 1850-1900

Origin: India, Kutch

Medium: Gilt Copper

Dimension: 33 cm (13 inches)

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