Older Hijaz-Asir Wahabi Jambiya for Comment

Dom · 18th June 2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by laEspadaAncha

it already has a place on the wall with our Indo Persian and Islamic antiques…

definitively a very nice jambiya, conform to the Saudi tradition, no doubt that the belt is original, congratulations

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Dom

Atlantia · 18th June 2011, 11:04 AM

Hi laEspadaAncha

Great example. As you'll have seen while researching these, I have one myself (slight variation).
I've seen a couple recently with activity in the steel. I'd definately have a look on yours as the blade looks like a very good quality example in any event!

Congrats indeed. A lovely thing.

Best
Gene

laEspadaAncha · 18th June 2011, 04:39 PM

Hello Dom and Gene,

Thank you both for your comments...

While maybe not quite as old as I had originally hoped, it is nonetheless a classic and authentic example of the form, and I definitely am pleased to be able to have it in my rather humble collection.

Gene, I agree the blade is a quality blade, noticeably better IMO than my Omani example of the same period.

Regards,

Chris

18th June 2011, 11:04 AM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi laEspadaAncha Great example. As you'll have seen while researching these, I have one myself (slight variation). I've seen a couple recently with activity in the steel. I'd definately have a look on yours as the blade looks like a very good quality example in any event! Congrats indeed. A lovely thing. Best Gene

18th June 2011, 04:39 PM	#3
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	Hello Dom and Gene, Thank you both for your comments... While maybe not quite as old as I had originally hoped, it is nonetheless a classic and authentic example of the form, and I definitely am pleased to be able to have it in my rather humble collection. Gene, I agree the blade is a quality blade, noticeably better IMO than my Omani example of the same period. Regards, Chris