Sword with Persian style decoration in the Topkapi Saray

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Originally Posted by B.I

whether he believes the 8thC date or not, he clearly stated they is much doubt academically, with common thought being the inscriptions were of a later date.

Yes, there is a doubt of the inscriptions and decorations on all the swords in the book, most are later additions to the old blades, yes no one can confirm that these swords belonged to the specific owners (in this case, Ja'far ibn abi Taleb). As for the blade's date, shape, size and the gold dots show that it is of 8th century make.