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Fri, Sep 19, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3017

Two Yemeni Jambiya Daggers with Sheathed Belts

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Two Yemeni Jambiya Daggers with Sheathed Belts.  Comprising example with siver metal mounted wood hilt, matching sheath on riveted and paint decorated leather belt; the other example with copper and nail mounted wood hilt, leather wrapped sheath on embroidered belt.  {Approximate dimensions including sheaths:  Leather sheath example 13 1/4" long, silver mounted example 13 1/8" long.}.

Condition

Wear and weathering throughout.  Belts and sheaths with significant wear.  Blades with rust, patina, and apparent glue residue where blades meet handles.  One with apparent loss to narrow 1 1/2" strip at blade top edge, the other with minuscule tip loss and small loss to decorative metal near handle tip.

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