Hello Ken,
why you start a new thread? It is this one: 
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22232, correct? 
Impressive work you have done, wow! I salute you. I don't know enough about katars to say if it's an early tourist piece or made for real use, niece restauration! 
 
Regards,
Detlef