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The Story
“Drawn for the ardah, never for a fight.”
01Origin & making
AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Early 20th century. Forged as dress, not war: the smith's craft judged by the fit of hilt to scabbard, not by the edge. Materials: Steel, horn, silver.
02The life of the object
A Damascus-pattern blade in Riyadh silver mounts, carried in state ardah performances. The grip's silver wire is worn flat on the underside — the exact grip of a raised, dancing hand.
03The journey to Arajiz
From a Riyadh family collection, exhibited locally in 2011. Offered through Al-Ula Antiquities in AlUla. Our specialists examined material, tooling marks and repair history, and a full condition report accompanies the lot.
Provenance
Made · Early 20th century
AlUla, Saudi Arabia · Steel, horn, silver
Household use · In use
Excellent, museum grade
Entered the trade · Acquisition
From a Riyadh family collection, exhibited locally in 2011.
Listed on Arajiz · Today
Al-Ula Antiquities · authenticated with condition report
Specifications
- Origin
- AlUla, Saudi Arabia
- Period
- Early 20th century
- Material
- Steel, horn, silver
- Condition
- Excellent, museum grade
- Dimensions
- 36 × 11 × 7 cm
- Weight
- 0.86 kg
Trust & Provenance
- Seller verification
- ID & bank verified
- Authentication
- Authenticated by Arajiz
- Certificate
- Digital, included
- Successful sales
- 380
- Member since
- 2021
- Returns
- 14 days
Bid history
- A. Al-QahtaniSAR 87,5007m
- M. Al-HarbiSAR 84,85034m
- Collector 4471SAR 82,2002h
- S. Al-OtaibiSAR 79,5504h
- N. Bin SalemSAR 76,9008h
- Institution 08SAR 74,25022h
