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Originally Posted by Bob A
Old blade, repurposed silver work on scabbard, odd and seemingly unused hilt, I don't see it as representative of any particular culture, rather an assemblage possibly completed in India for an aficionado of the eclectic.
I'm probably wrong, of course. Kinda pretty, for all that; certainly eye-catching.
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Birds don't sing upside down, and the shield motif on the other side of the chape is also upside down.
Makes no sense so I'll vote for a 'married' piece with Indian made blade.