Looks Western Arabian but COULD be Indian with strong Arab influence. I have not seen an arab scabbard with a centre section quite like this. Usually made totally of silver. It appears more like an Indian scabbard to me. Is there any fabric residue inside the two pieces?
Regards Stuart
I should clarify................there is obviously fabric between the two silver sections, but it would appear from the pics that there is a significant thickness gap between it and the silver. Does it appear as if the present fabric?? is an "underlining" for something else?
Nice piece by the way! If it ever needs a new home.........................
Last edited by kahnjar1; 22nd June 2009 at 06:08 AM.
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