Lot of 4 Islamic Edged Weapons

Includes:

1.) North African Jambiya - 9" blade. 14.75" overall. Single edge slightly curved blade with 7.5" false edge. Hilt appears to be wood with engraved silver and brass mountings.

2.) Kindjal - 13.25" blade. 18.25" overall. Double edge spear point blade with I-shape ivory hilt and horn pommel. Has part of sticker/residue to blade.

3.) Kilij - 17.5" blade. 22" overall. Single edge curved blade with 7.5" false edge. Hilt is T-shaped and appears to have been plated at some point, possibly with gold.

4.) Shamshir - 18.5" blade. 23.75" overall. Single edge curved blade with spear point. Blade is chiseled with floral and animal motifs including elephants and tigers. Hilt is shaped like a birds head and has faint koftgari work.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

All items are in about fair condition. Blades all show scattered oxidation, pitting, and scratches. Hilts also show scratching, loss to finish, and oxidation.

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