Thanks for noting the Greek province.  Much appreciated.   
 
While we are on the subject of suma rods, here is the only other I own.  I bought this from Artzi several years ago.  He believed it is an earlier example, probably Ottoman.  There is no hole in the grip area for a suspension loop.  There is just a narrow section at the top of the grip to tie a throng unto.  Otherwise just carried in the sash. 
 
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