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A robust example of fine quality with walrus grips, the tangbands and bolsters chiseled with Quranic inscriptions and true-inlaid in gold. The single-edged blade forged likewise displaying fine gold inlay, wrought of Persian wootz damascus steel in a rare ladder pattern. Mid-18th century. Abrasions and losses to gold, minor areas of pitting. Overall length 37 cm / 14 1/2". Condition III

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A ZAND DYNASTY PERSIAN KARD DAGGER

Name: A ZAND DYNASTY PERSIAN KARD DAGGER
SKU: 176436502
Price: 900 USD
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