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Battara · 25th December 2019, 11:13 PM

I’ve seen this sold several years ago. Without a doubt I lean towards Ottoman by the end of the scabbard and the hilt.

Both Persians and Ottomans used walrus ivory and both used scabbards like this.

A really nice piece, congratulations.

25th December 2019, 11:13 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I’ve seen this sold several years ago. Without a doubt I lean towards Ottoman by the end of the scabbard and the hilt. Both Persians and Ottomans used walrus ivory and both used scabbards like this. A really nice piece, congratulations.