Description: Up for the auction is amazing antique, c. 19th C., Quaddara (Grand Kindjal). Quaddara is a large dagger or sometimes called a short sword often inlaid with gold, hilt is of horn with no guard. This kindjal is from Caucsus region of Russia, which is located between Black Sea and Caspian Sea. The blade is in very good condition, and has rich ornamental decoration in gold (Koftgari). The hilt is horn with metal also decorated with gold. Original scabbard is wood covered with snake skin on one side and velvet on the other - excellent condition. I attached a page from the book describing this type of kindjals. This QUADDARA is shown on the picture (first from the left). Measurements are: Total Length - 26 " Blade - 20" Width - 2-1/8" Weight - 2 lb If you have any questions or need more pictures please ask. S/H - $40.00 in US
Price: 2500 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-04-07T23:58:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 40 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region of Origin: Russia
Theme: Militaria
