Dom, thank you for coming in on this with the translation.
Bally, I agree, assessments on swords are comprehensive and it is important to have the full context. The Indian suggestion by Dom is to me well placed, and these allegorical panels with animals etc. are not unusual on 'shikargar' blades which were basically seen on hunting weapons.
It seems to me the Islamic cartouche is not usually found on blades with these kinds of panels, but that is simply with my own limited observation.
Best regards,
Jim
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