A kaskara

dating: 19th Century provenance: Sudan, Long, straight, double-edged blade, of flat section, with central fuller through all the length and remains of small engravings at the base. Iron, cruciform quillon, with short langets. Cylindrical grip, covered with silver foil, carved with scales. Thick, cylindrical, silver pommel, with frames at the border and floral engravings on the back, provided with a nut-shaped button. Grip with rope and tassels. Leather scabbard of typical palmed shape, adorned with imprints and with silver chape and cap. Two lugs complete with a belt. length 106 cm.