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Mug Details #1156
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The khanjar (Arabic خنجر) is the traditional dagger of Oman. It is similar to the Yemeni jambiya. The khanjar is curved, and sharpened on both edges. It is carried in a sheath decorated in silver, on a belt similarly decorated in silver filigree.A khanjar appears on the flag of Oman, as part of the national emblem of Oman.
The Khanjar holds great symbolic cultural significance among Omanis. It is not to be worn by underage kids and the dagger out of his sheath only in extreme violent situations. Horns of elephants (ivory), Rhinoceres and Type of woods are all used. Prices vary from 20 OR to 5000 OR depending on the make and the horn. There are many uses of the Khanjar it is a symbolic weapon and worn by men after puberty. Nowadays it is used as a type of formal dress code and stylistic purposes. The release of the Khanjar from its Sheath before the 1970's was considered a social taboo and men will only do that if the seeked revenge or assasination.
Source : Wikipedia
The 2 versions of this mug differ in the level of details. This one has more, I like it better (edition 2)
2nd Version, Country Mug, Middle East, Arabia, Oman, 94 City Mugs, 94 City Mugs Middle East
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