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Old 21st June 2005, 06:17 AM   #29
Jeff D
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Originally Posted by Perkun
Jeff,
What a surprise! Could you tell me more about it, age, region? What is the scabbard covered with?
Hi Perkun,

It has a similar story as yours. Most likely made in Lvov 18th century. The blade is clearly Persian with a very nice wootz pattern. The scabbard is wood with a later leather recover. the mountings are brass.

This is definately one of my favorites!
Jeff
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