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SABRE called Gurade
Ethiopia
19th century
Steel, leather, brass
Total length: 84.5 ; Blade length: 65.5 cm
Slightly curved blade.
Leather spindle engraved with geometric motifs.
Chased brass pommel.
Leather scabbard with carp-tongue-shaped distal part, engraved with geometric motifs, fringed loquat hangers decorated en suite, cut brass reinforcement.
Four concave leather buttons.
Two links.
Item no.: 5359
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Ref: 2Z710Q15PW