Caucasian (Russian) Kindjal, Late 19th/Early 20th C

Description

Waisted grip of typical form, completely covered in nickel silver sheet with applied raised
geometric decoration and inset with two large turquoise stones. Unmarked sharply
tapering 7 1/8″ symmetrical lens-section blade. Wood scabbard entirely covered with
nickel silver sheet, twisted wire, applied raised geometric design, and central inset
turquoise stone surround by raised silver beads. Overall length 12″, not including
scabbard.