Ottoman Dharia

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Originally Posted by Kubur

Yep
Have a look on recent (or even) old books on Islamic arms.
You will see the same kind of blades and the same design on scabbards of daggers and swords attributed to the Ottomans and 19th c.
The criteria are the quality of the blade, the decorations on the blade, the decorations and motives on the handle and scabbard...

Could you provide an illustration or three from these new & old books, please Kuber? Not everyone may have them to hand.

Has the script been translated? That may prove interesting!

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