^Lot 1428 North African double end dagger with etched blades. The dagger is 22 ½” in overall length with a

North African double end dagger with etched blades. The dagger is 22 ½” in overall length with a carved bone handle showing small losses at one end and a lateral crack running the length of the handle. Each ofthe 8 ¾” blades have an attractive patina as does the bone handle which has taken on a pleasing color over time. A fine blade with Arabic characters etched into the blade reminiscent of possibly prayers. Est.:$100-$200.