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Old 15th August 2009, 04:55 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by Jeff D
Hi Teodor,

While waiting for the definitive answer, my guess is that it is a Indian version of Asad Allaha Isfahan.

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Jeff
Hi
the general aspect, and indeed the inlay looks "Indian",
but the mentions are in arabic,
on the blade
- in the "cartouche" at right, the Holy name of God "Allah"
- in the "cartouche" at left, the Holy name of the last Prophet "Mohamed"
- under the cartouche, the name of "Abdallah" (may be owner name ?)

on the scabbard;
"Amal Ahmed ???? Hussein"
"Made by Ahmed ???? Hussein"

due to all arabic mentions, doubtful that could be Ottoman, even Persian
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Dom

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