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ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND MILITARY DECORATIONS
Lot 278:
An excellent quality antique Caucasian quama dagger. The wide diamond-shaped steel blade with two fullers also has an engraved and gold inlaid calligraphic inscription. The silver-mounted handle and scabbard are decorated with highly detailed floral motifs made using the hand-engraving, filigree, and niello techniques and feature bone inserts inlaid with gold.
Dimensions: L: 18 1/2 in. (47 cm)
Condition: Very good, minor dents on the hilt back side.
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