A Saudi khanjar for comment

[Kubur]

Originally Posted by DaveA

Hello all,

I have been offered the khanjar seen in these pictures provided by the seller. It was purportedly collected and brought to the US in the mid 1930s from Arabia.There is a story too, but I will save that for a bit later. May I respectfully request your comments on the khanjar itself?

Thank you.

Dave A.

Dear Dave,

IMHO it's an Omani royal saidi khanjar.
Yours is really beautiful, I will say 1880-1920 for the date.
Of course produced before the thirties... It's my opinion, Ibrahim might have a different opinion.

Best,
Kubur