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mariusgmioc · 31st May 2016, 06:25 PM

It is rather dificult to form an educated oppinion judging from the photos, but...

The condition of the blade is remarkable for a blade that was kept sheathe as there is absolutely no pitting, only a dark patina you may get from etching.

Moreover, it is a rather atypical piece in shape and decoration neither Georgian, nor Daghestani.

I suspect it to be a very recent piece of... Indian workmanship. Close examination of koftgari may be more revealing.

31st May 2016, 06:25 PM	#4
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	It is rather dificult to form an educated oppinion judging from the photos, but... The condition of the blade is remarkable for a blade that was kept sheathe as there is absolutely no pitting, only a dark patina you may get from etching. Moreover, it is a rather atypical piece in shape and decoration neither Georgian, nor Daghestani. I suspect it to be a very recent piece of... Indian workmanship. Close examination of koftgari may be more revealing.