EBONIZED CAUCASIAN BABUT KINDJAL DAGGER, 19TH C.

Eastern Europe, Russian Empire, Caucasian Cossack, Imperial Russia circa 1850-1900. Ebonized Caucasian Babut Kindjal Dagger ebonized to the grip and sheath with iron mounts. The handle of traditional form and carved in ebonized wood grips to either side. The blade double edged and slightly curved upward with a shallow fuller that features engraved text or interloping designs. 12 1/2" L, blade 6 3/4" L



Pennsylvania arms collector, European arms collector prior