Dagger - Mongolia

Size: 39 cm
Years: Late 19th Century-1890

This traditional Eastern hunting dagger features a straight, double-edged steel blade showing authentic pitting and dark oxidation patina. The distinctive hilt and matching scabbard are constructed out of carved and etched bovine bone or horn panels fastened with ornamental brass collars. The metal mounts are meticulously decorated with borders of red jasper and coral-paste stone inlays, and the scabbard is fitted with dual suspension rings intended for belt attachment.