Reproduction hooded katars?

[estcrh]

Thanks for your opinions, I agree completely, the same seller also sold 2 pata swords that are "reproductions" as well.

The robust bronze gauntlets with beaded borders, the long, straight, double-edged and flexible blades retained to each hilt with exceptional bronze mounts in the form of fully-modeled monster heads with floriated tongues. With wooden grips intact. Early 19th century. Period repair to one gauntlet, blades brown. Overall length 121.4 cm. Winning bid:US $826.00