Georgian Guria Kindjal

A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.

Details of this item

Price

€ 2.600

Status

Available

Region

Central Asia (Caucasus, Persia, Afghanistan)
(Guria, Georgia)

Period

19th century

Materials

Steel, Gold, Horn, Leather

Price

€ 2.600

Status

Available

Region

Central Asia (Caucasus, Persia, Afghanistan)

(Guria, Georgia)

Period

19th century

Materials

Steel, Gold, Horn, Leather

Description

A 19th century Guria kindjal dagger from western Georgia, representing the distinct regional black-sea style of the Caucasus. This example features a twist-core blade, a forging method that creates strength and a subtle patterned surface. A central double fuller with small inlaid gold details reflects the decorative traditions of 19th century craftsmanship in the region.

The hilt is shaped in the typical Gurian form, made from dark horn with iron, gold koftgari bosses and a pronounced lobed pommel. The scabbard leather has been carefully restored using traditional materials and methods, while the rest of the example remains in original condition. On the scabbard is a central iron ring decorated in koftgari with a floral pattern.

Kindjal like this were carried both as weapons and symbols of identity throughout the Caucasus.

Georgian Guria Kindjal

Condition

Good condition, leather on the scabbard traditionally restored.

Dimensions

Hilt length: 16cm

Blade length: 36.7cm

Scabbard length: 38cm

Blade spine thickness: 3mm

Total length: 54.1cm

Weight

809g.

Comparable items

Provenance

Dutch private collection.

Literature

A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.
A kindjal dagger with twist core fullers, koftgari floral decoration, Georgia, Guria - 19th century.