Sterling Niello drinking horn of Kubachi- Dagestan,Russia.

Vintage Niello work drinking horn from Dagestan.

The horn vessel is in good condition, silver and niello work design intact without losses or damage.

Interesting piece to add to a collection of ethnic Russian pieces.

”Kubachi- represents the Turkic from the Persian word “zirihgheran” which means “maker of weapons”This land was mentioned by some Arab and Iranian historians and travellers as early as the 9th and 10th centuries.The silversmiths of Kubachi,have passed on the skill from generation to generation, both genders participate in the making of the goods.
****This piece may not be exported outside Canada.

Hallmarked date: 1975

Ref No-A00006