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Old 23rd March 2016, 04:50 PM   #1
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the poem dating back to 915-965. But the Jambiya to me seems made around 1950-1970. Mecca style but could be made in Yemen too.
I would vote for Mecca. Doesn't look like a typical Yemeni to me.
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Old 24th March 2016, 01:38 AM   #2
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I think Mariusgmioc is right. This one looks Meccan. I have one with similar decoration. Good find!
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