Syrian Khanjar
A Fine Syrian Khanjar
French Mandate of Syria (Syria)
Ca. 1920 - 1940
Goat horn, brass, bone, nacre, dyed bone, coral, or colored inserts, lead or pewter, steel, silver overlay, velvet
Blade: 15,9cm
Hilt & Blade: 27,9cm
Hilt, Bade, Sheath: 30,5cm
Collection Date: 2022
Collection Number: 285
Ex. American Art Market (2022)
A fine khanjar dagger from Syria during the French Mandate period. These knives are known for their intricate and beautiful mosaic inlays. This one has a curved double-edged steel blade with triple fullers flanked by floral motifs at the base of the blade. Hilt carved from segments of goat horn and bone. Inlays including nacre, brass strips and tacks, red dyed bone, coral, or colored inserts, and lead or pewter stars. The sheath is a wood base, covered by blue velvet and iron mounts in traditional niello designs. Two iron baldric rings are attached. Beautiful work of Syrian craftsmanship and a quality example.