Important Indian jambiya with scabbard, 34.5 cm overall with 23…
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Important Indian jambiya with scabbard, 34.5 cm overall with 23 cm slightly curved double edged blade of watered steel with armour piercing tip. Pale green jade hilt of pistol grip form with carved foliate decoration. Red cloth covered wooden scabbard with gilt silver mounts of a high standard engraved with foliate decoration. A most elegant piece.

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  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.

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