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Omani & Yemeni silver (khanjar, Bawsani)

Arabia tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

A khanjar is a traditional dagger originating from the Sultanate of Oman. Worn by men for ceremonial occasions, it is a short curved blade shaped like the letter "J" and resembles a hook. It can be made from a variety of different materials, depending on the quality of its craftsmanship. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Curved Dagger (Khanjar) with Ram-Head Pommel
Curved Dagger (Khanjar) with Ram-Head Pommel, 17th/18th century
Art Institute of Chicago
Al Khanjar, Bait al Zubair Museum, Oman 2
Al Khanjar, Bait al Zubair Museum, Oman 2
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Al Khanjar, Bait al Zubair Museum, Oman 1
Al Khanjar, Bait al Zubair Museum, Oman 1
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Al Khanjar, Bait al Zubair Museum, Oman 3
Al Khanjar, Bait al Zubair Museum, Oman 3
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Al Khanjar, Bait al Zubair Museum, Oman 4
Al Khanjar, Bait al Zubair Museum, Oman 4
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