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ariel · 27th February 2006, 12:44 AM

Talk about confusion: this one was advertised as Ottoman 17th century.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

In reality: Persian or, probably, Afghani version of a Kukri (pretty touristy, IMHO....) and clearly dated 1322, ie 1904!
Sold for a nice bundle, though.....

27th February 2006, 12:44 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Another (time) traveler for pleasure Talk about confusion: this one was advertised as Ottoman 17th century. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 In reality: Persian or, probably, Afghani version of a Kukri (pretty touristy, IMHO....) and clearly dated 1322, ie 1904! Sold for a nice bundle, though.....