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KNIFE called Kindjal
Caucasus, Northern Dagestan
19th century
Steel, nickel silver, wood, leather, brass, gold
Total length: 53.2 cm; Blade length: 40 cm
Curved handle with two plates, two polylobed rivets with iron cabochons enhanced with gold scrolls.
Double-edged steel blade, median groove, acid-etched with brass-enhanced scrolls.
Leather-covered wooden scabbard, two nickel silver fittings chased with floral motifs.
Brass drop bouterolle.
Fixed iron suspension ring, enhanced with gold geometric motifs.
These daggers were used as weapons for men, but also as ceremonial objects.
Ref.: 1624
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