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Antique Yemen Inscribed Ornate Silver Dagger in Sheath Still Usable
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  • Is this inscription legible to anyone who can read Arabic? 

  • Hello Anna. nice jambiya. it is difficult to read. it looks like daoud ( david ) at the end

  • it is actualy verry rare to see them with inscription

  • Thank you, ait ouakli, for your help.  I trust your reading.  I always find inscribed jewelry more interesting.  And to find a piece in good condition that has a name on it makes it doubly interesting to me.  Thanks.

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