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Old 5th February 2013, 12:31 PM   #1
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...SNIP... Koftgari gold inlaid makers mark (Islamic symbol) on blade.

Could anyone help with two questions - the symbol on the blade and some feedback on a possible age?
Hi Barnett, welcome on board
the writing on the "cartouche" it's done in "Farsi" language,
what it's not our field of application
through Arabic language, under further confirmation by specialist, has been read
- ALLAH either GOD
- ASFAHAN either ISFAHAN
- LAKHURI (supposed to be a name)
- NABAN (supposed to be a name)
two last mentions, need to be checked, and approved
unfortunately, no indication if it is the furbisher, or the owner

amazing "Shamshir" very attractive,
from early 19th century at my point of view
all the best

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Old 5th February 2013, 03:02 PM   #2
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Thanks! Farsi would fit wih the sword originating in or near Afganistan then. I appreciate all your help!
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