Very Rare 17 C. Ottoman Khanjar Dagger with Agate Grip

16 and 17 C. Ottoman Khanjars (Jambiya) daggers are quite scarce and characterized by their rather small size, slightly curved good blade of flat lentil cross section with added decoration and faceted wood or ivory or stone handles. Similar khanjars were captured from the Ottoman army at the battle of Vienna 1683 and the failure of the Ottoman army to conquer the city.

This small dagger is 17C. curved and double edge blade forged from plain high carbon steel with a later may be 18C., polished Agate grip.  Leather covered scabbard with spiral stitching mounted with finely chased silver mounts. The top of the chape is marked with the Tughra, the insignia of the Sultan.

Blade 6 1/2 inches (16 cm). Total length 10 1/2 inches (27 cm). Very good condition.  Early, rare and authentic Ottoman khanjar.

Price: On request