I add..an unusual little postage stamp. The Katar is from
http://islamic-arts.org/2012/arms-an...islamic-world/
Description;Quote" A KOFTGARI KATAR AND SCABBARD, INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY.
The steel blade fullered with swollen tip, hilt with double grip and decorated throughout with gold overlaid inscriptions and floral motifs, the scabbard with chape decorated ensuite". Unquote.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.