Short sword and scabbard, Persian
Description
Persian curved short sword and scabbard: iron sword with a hilt inlaid with silver foliate design; straight quillions ending in knob and hilt terminating in reptile head. Scabbard of leather over wood, silver inlaid locket; point not present.
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Object Detail
Length: blade: 510mm
Length: whole: 636mm
Width: blade at shoulder: 20mm
Arms1969.163
50/29
W109
LSB244
Arms169.163
W109
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