Code: IP19
This is a janbiya dating from the Qajar dynasty era of Persia. The First Qajar era was 1786 to 1797, under Agha Mohammad Shah. The most recent and last Qajar era dated 1909 to 1925 under Ahmad Sha. The silver inlay decoration on the ricasso, depicting two peacocks, is definitive for Qajar identification.
The knife blade is laminated steel. The blade and hilt are decorated with silver inlay. The total length is 15 inches. The blade, sharp on both sides, is decorated in a floral pattern and features the two peacocks.
The slightly offset blade in the handle may represent wear or damage. What is puzzling is that another collector has a very similar Qajar-era janbiya with exactly the same offset to the blade!
Read more about Janbiya / jambiya in my collection.
Indo-Persian Qajar Janbiya Peacock Decoration
Indo-Persian Qajar Janbiya Hilt Detail
Indo-Persian Qajar Janbiya Pommel Detail
Indo-Persian Qajar Janbiya Hilt Side Detail
Indo-Persian Qajar Janbiya Blade Decoration Other Side
Indo-Persian Qajar Janbiya Blade Detail
