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Originally Posted by spiral
Nice wootz, interesting that the handle shows no visible rivets on a full through tang though. Looks like re handled at least.
Spiral
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Thanks Spiral! It is indeed nicely forged and complex pattern.
Good observation and comment about the hilt. I did not mention it earlier, but it is definitely later replacement, even though it's ivory or walrus, it lacks proper patina, coloration, etc. Not sure if presence of rivets would indicate anything other than the method of hilt mounting, as some original hilts come mounted without rivets (ref: Manouchehr Korassani "Arms and Armor from Iran", pages 615-613, 622).