A PRESENTATION ARAB SAIF SWORD
The hilt elaborately silvered and gilded, the silver pommel with applied gilt panels, the guard set with numerous glass gems, with gilded knuckle chain intact. The broad, lightly-curved blade with triple fullers and radiused tip. In its fine scabbard covered entirely in embellished silver with gold or gilt panels. 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 101.3 cm / 40". Condition II
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The hilt elaborately silvered and gilded, the silver pommel with applied gilt panels, the guard set with numerous glass gems, with gilded knuckle chain intact. The broad, lightly-curved blade with triple fullers and radiused tip. In its fine scabbard covered entirely in embellished silver with gold or gilt panels. 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 101.3 cm / 40". Condition II
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