Circassia
Dagger (qama), bi-knife and scabbard 1830-70
Welded steel, gold, silver, niello, walrus ivory, wood, leather, textile | 53.9 cm (Length) (whole object) | RCIN 37942
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A long dagger with a double-edged pointed steel blade, and an unguarded steel hilt, incurved at the grip, faced with two walrus-ivory plaques inlaid in gold and silver. Wooden sheath overlaid with similar ivory work, mounted with chape, sling, collar and bands of silver, containing a small side knife.
Provenance
Part of the collection of arms and armour formed at Sandringham House by the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, late nineteenth century
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Welded steel, gold, silver, niello, walrus ivory, wood, leather, textile
Measurements
53.9 cm (Length) (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)
Alternative title(s)
Dagger (qama), bi-knife and scabbard
