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Old 27th December 2011, 04:55 PM   #1
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Hey Stu,

I just remembered. There is a type of sword scabbard decoration that involves a similar method. Silver fittings with coins in it. There is one in Tirri's book at page 99!
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Old 27th December 2011, 05:38 PM   #2
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Hey Stu,

I just remembered. There is a type of sword scabbard decoration that involves a similar method. Silver fittings with coins in it. There is one in Tirri's book at page 99!
Yes it looks to be a similar idea. The sword shown is I think Yemeni so both from southern Arabia area.
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