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Straight knife, kard, wootz damascus blade.
Eastern Iran, 18th century
Steel, marine ivory and gold damascene
Total length: 35 cm - Blade length: 24 cm - Width of blade back: 1cm
Strong single-edged blade in "wootz" damascus steel, with damascene decoration of flowers, birds and felines; it ends in a baluster-shaped forged ferrule with damascene decoration of flowers; the two-registered back has a median ridge and is also decorated with gold damascene.
The silk is engraved in intaglio with flowers and foliage, on which two marine ivory plates are riveted.
A forged steel hoop is attached to the rivet knob.
Very fine condition.
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Ref.LP5214
Ref: V7Q99K5265