Knife
16 January 2019
Description
Old decorative knife. Obtained from a museum in Libya. Handle is supposedly made from camel bone. Damascus steel apparently. Knife measures approximately 13 inches. Ornate makings. Has design on blade.
Provenance
Son purchased this from a museum in Libya as a gift for his father.
Acquired from
Other
Other
For sale
No
No
Answered within
2 days
By Klaus
Jan 18, 05:45 UTC
Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be an indian dagger similar to talwar or tulwar sword, northern India, Hindustan, with damascene / damascus curved pointed blade, persian islamic inscription, bone inlaid hilt, scabbard silver inlaid all over, manufactured in the 20th century. The estimate is based on similar items sold at auction. There is no measurement for the sentimental value you might attach to the item.
Basically the appraisal was the description I provided.