A Modern Russian gold mounted Kindjal
£1,875
Auction: 1 December 2009 at 11:00 GMT
Description
apparently unmarked, of traditional form, the allover gold grip and scabbard with bright cut engraving, small diamond set studs, and framework to a panel of carved ivory, other diamond set detail and further carved panels, the double edged blade with etched decoration of a writhing snake and inscribed to indicate it was made by Karat in the town of Kaspiisk, in Russian / Dagestan Republic, contained in a modern hardwood hinged case raised on bracket feet
Dimensions
overall length 57.5cm