Jambiya from?

Saracen · 15th June 2021, 09:38 PM

Some elements of the ornament of this khanjar stylistically remind me of the elements characteristic of the Afghan weapons of the turn of the 19-20 century. I think the place of manufacture of this khanjar is Afghanistan or Pakistan. And not too long ago.

Battara · 16th June 2021, 04:17 AM

The repousse on these pieces is wonderful!

Saracen · 16th June 2021, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

The repousse on these pieces is wonderful!

Yes, what I like about Oriental weapons is that you often can't see where the weapon ends and the work of art begins.

Tim Simmons · 16th June 2021, 01:43 PM

Thanks for the comments. I did not really expect such intrigue as I no little of this area. Where ever it was made it has a jolly nice blade, heavy and well formed. You can see where some hard rust spots were. The decorative elements though not my taste are very pretty. Could Gonzoadler be correct, Omani work to suit the makers eye rather than tradition? Anyway some close up pics. Thanks for the ideas.

PS I suspect the nails in the handle might be silver?

Tim Simmons · 16th June 2021, 03:09 PM

Thought I should include the back. I try google research Khanjar and Jambiya gets a bit confusing. How many Arab states wear these?

Tim Simmons · 16th June 2021, 03:34 PM

Doing a bit of comparison with old auction Omani Khanjar. Too my untrained eye my piece does show elements the same as these old examples. In that the scabbard is composed of three decorative sections. Admittedly the old examples have a separate decorated chape section. Mine does has a decorative suggestion of a chape. The old example shown with the blade out of the scabbard. Has the same but rather more crude, even though appears to be silver, flowing vine and flower design on the handle as mine.

Kubur · 16th June 2021, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Thanks for the comments. I did not really expect such intrigue as I no little of this area. Where ever it was made it has a jolly nice blade, heavy and well formed. You can see where some hard rust spots were. The decorative elements though not my taste are very pretty. Could Gonzoadler be correct, Omani work to suit the makers eye rather than tradition? Anyway some close up pics. Thanks for the ideas.

PS I suspect the nails in the handle might be silver?

Flat blades like that are Indians. I think the whole stuff is in Silver (low grade)
Could be an Indian from/in Oman, or an Indian from India, even more original...

Tim Simmons · 16th June 2021, 06:42 PM

Defiantly silver wash over copper one side far more rubbed than the over on the handle.

Tim Simmons · 16th June 2021, 07:08 PM

I think Kubur may well be right. Arab communities in south India. A long time back I post here an Indian bowie with a very similar decorated copper handle the same kind of work but the blade had silver inlay like on Dha. The trade between India and Burma led to mixed communities. The trade and communities on either side of the south Indian coast have crossovers. I will make a search but I doubt I will find it. Not to mention Zanzibar and other areas of Arab influence.

15th June 2021, 09:38 PM	#1
Saracen Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 147	Some elements of the ornament of this khanjar stylistically remind me of the elements characteristic of the Afghan weapons of the turn of the 19-20 century. I think the place of manufacture of this khanjar is Afghanistan or Pakistan. And not too long ago. Attached Images

16th June 2021, 01:43 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	Thanks for the comments. I did not really expect such intrigue as I no little of this area. Where ever it was made it has a jolly nice blade, heavy and well formed. You can see where some hard rust spots were. The decorative elements though not my taste are very pretty. Could Gonzoadler be correct, Omani work to suit the makers eye rather than tradition? Anyway some close up pics. Thanks for the ideas. PS I suspect the nails in the handle might be silver? Attached Images

16th June 2021, 03:09 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	Thought I should include the back. I try google research Khanjar and Jambiya gets a bit confusing. How many Arab states wear these? Attached Images

16th June 2021, 03:34 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	Doing a bit of comparison with old auction Omani Khanjar. Too my untrained eye my piece does show elements the same as these old examples. In that the scabbard is composed of three decorative sections. Admittedly the old examples have a separate decorated chape section. Mine does has a decorative suggestion of a chape. The old example shown with the blade out of the scabbard. Has the same but rather more crude, even though appears to be silver, flowing vine and flower design on the handle as mine. Attached Images

16th June 2021, 04:17 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	The repousse on these pieces is wonderful!

16th June 2021, 06:42 PM	#8
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	Defiantly silver wash over copper one side far more rubbed than the over on the handle.

16th June 2021, 07:08 PM	#9
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	I think Kubur may well be right. Arab communities in south India. A long time back I post here an Indian bowie with a very similar decorated copper handle the same kind of work but the blade had silver inlay like on Dha. The trade between India and Burma led to mixed communities. The trade and communities on either side of the south Indian coast have crossovers. I will make a search but I doubt I will find it. Not to mention Zanzibar and other areas of Arab influence.