A Fine Caucasian Silver and Niello Mounted "Kama" Dagger, Russian Empire, 19th Century.

A Fine Caucasian Silver and Niello Mounted "Kama" Dagger, Russian Empire, 19th Century. This fine 19th-century Caucasian kama represents the sophisticated metalwork of the Russian Imperial era, featuring a double-edged steel blade with a fullers and a tapering point. The hilt is carved from polished dark horn and secured by silver rivets with decorative floral bosses, while the grip is framed by silver mounts executed in the niello technique. The scabbard is bound in black leather and adorned with an ornate silver fittings, both of which are extensively decorated with traditional niello foliate scrolls, geometric borders, and stippled motifs, reflecting the high-status craftsmanship of regional workshops. This technique, involving the application of a dark metallic alloy into engraved silver surfaces, creates the high-contrast aesthetic synonymous with Caucasian prestige weaponry. Measuring approximately 58 cm in total length, the dagger serves as a significant artifact of the cultural and military history of the Caucasus frontier. The item is in good condition.