Jambiya-kindjal combination?

ham · 18th September 2005, 07:27 PM

Gentlemen,

Rivkin is on the right track, these kamas were produced in Trabzon during the first half of the 19th century. Latter 19th c. photos show that they were worn by Ottomans crosswise through the silahlik or girdle (perpendicular to the waist) rather like a yataghan. They are also occasionally found in W. Georgia but the scabbards were generally remounted in nielloed silver there, though the one-piece horn grips were usually left unembellished.

Sincerely,

Ham

18th September 2005, 07:27 PM	#5
ham Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 190	Gentlemen, Rivkin is on the right track, these kamas were produced in Trabzon during the first half of the 19th century. Latter 19th c. photos show that they were worn by Ottomans crosswise through the silahlik or girdle (perpendicular to the waist) rather like a yataghan. They are also occasionally found in W. Georgia but the scabbards were generally remounted in nielloed silver there, though the one-piece horn grips were usually left unembellished. Sincerely, Ham Last edited by ham; 19th September 2005 at 02:45 PM.