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			I final broke down and bought this.  Artzi guesses South India, mid 19th century.  Comments/speculations/insights welcome.
		 
		
		
		
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			the kopesh is alive and well... 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	 
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			Hilt looks like a puffy kora hilt.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Now if it was a split-blade zulfigar I would really fall in love.  I love those curves! 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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