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26th March 2012, 11:17 PM | #1 |
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Assib Zabidi Jambiya from Yemen For Comment
Just picked this up on eBay seems an interesting example .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300682045730...9#ht_665wt_922 |
26th March 2012, 11:18 PM | #2 |
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Hi Lew,
Very nice piece by the look of it. Not Meccan IMHO but an Assib Zabidi Jambiya from Yemen. Style also refered to as Jizan. I have attached a pic of a Meccan Jambiya on a belt and also a Jizan jambiya similar to your one. As you will see the style is quite different. Regards Stu Last edited by kahnjar1; 26th March 2012 at 11:30 PM. |
26th March 2012, 11:28 PM | #3 |
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Your too quick Stuart . Click on the above link.
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26th March 2012, 11:30 PM | #4 |
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What a nice piece. I like Yemanese T-topped pieces like this, especially with lots of silver work and granulation.
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27th March 2012, 05:44 AM | #5 |
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Hi Lew,
I thought that was you who scored the jambiya.Thats good. I should have had a go myself but I'm getting a bit lazy. I'd be interested in your opinion on a few items when you receive and can handle the jambiya - if you don't mind? Firstly,you've probably noticed but the silver decoration on the face of the curved section on the scabbard is different one side to the other. First time I've seen this. Do you think its a repair? Secondly, there are some elements of the silverwork that look as though they have been cast, or partially cast and then decorated.??? Lastly, do you think the blade, with the "Queen of Sheba" inscription is a good quality forge or a cheaper version ( the seller, I think, said a good quality, heavy blade?)? I have only ever seen these inscriptions on a lighter weight blade and I'm interested as to whether the inscribing was done on any blade or just from a few , or maybe only one,particular workshop. Thanks Lew for your considered opinion when you receive the dagger. Steve |
27th March 2012, 10:00 AM | #6 |
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Nice one Lew, I was watching this one. Hesitated because I am broke :P
Like Steve, I think the scabbard has some repair on it. Here are similar examples in my collection: |
28th March 2012, 12:11 PM | #7 |
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Steve
To answer your questions. Looking at the photos I see nothing that would leave to believe the scabbard was repaired. Yes I do think it has been partially cast and the blade is less stout than the ones on my older jambiya but it still a nice example. Lew I'll try and get you some detailed pics when it arrives in a few days. |
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