Salaams All~ This is a very interesting thread from several viewpoints not least the application of the Dukari Moons after the blade was decorated ..(by the way Ed~ on the eyes in the moon theres a Takouba with eyes at
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16288) thus likely to have been locally added. The other added decoration, almost in a rough graffitti style, is on the hilt and not comparable to the accurate blade decoration that I assume was done with acid?
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.