A White-metal jambiya - SOLD

A jambiya dagger of unclear origin, but probably from either Yemen or India (which had strong cross-influences in weapons, particularly the city of Hyderabad).
 
This example is in good condition overall, with no major dents or tears in the metal decoration. The metal is some sort of white metal, though there is a remote possibility that it is very low grade silver
 
Blade length: 18 cm
Overall length: 28.5 cm
Length in scabbard: 31 cm
Late 19th - early 20th century