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Battara · 6th June 2018, 03:26 AM

Greetings.

Yes this is out of my usual field, but I got this jambiya from Auctions Imperial recently. This is what I surmise so far:

1. It is possibly an Assib style jambiya.

2. This is a rare example.

3. It is from Asir in the northwest region of Yemen.

(These statements are based on Artzi's descriptions of 2 similar examples.)

4. Based on the filigree work, my guess is that this is from the early 20th century.

I have been looking for a good and complete example of this for many years.

What are your thoughts and insights on this piece? (Zukran in advance!)

6th June 2018, 03:26 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Yemen Jambiya for comment Greetings. Yes this is out of my usual field, but I got this jambiya from Auctions Imperial recently. This is what I surmise so far: 1. It is possibly an Assib style jambiya. 2. This is a rare example. 3. It is from Asir in the northwest region of Yemen. (These statements are based on Artzi's descriptions of 2 similar examples.) 4. Based on the filigree work, my guess is that this is from the early 20th century. I have been looking for a good and complete example of this for many years. What are your thoughts and insights on this piece? (Zukran in advance!) Attached Images Last edited by Battara; 6th June 2018 at 03:38 AM.