Caucasian Kindjal Dagger

19th century, 15-3/8 in. double fuller blade with inlaid gilt Arabic inscription (probably Koranic); horn grip; iron mounts with applied gilt; wooden sheath with leather wrap. 22-1/2 in. overall legth.

From the Estate of the late Mr. & Mrs. Charles and Cynthia Salzhauer, Oxford, North Carolina

Wear to leather on sheath's underside; minor losses to gilt; very good condition overall.