AN ISLAMIC DAGGER WITH QURANIC VERSES, CA. MID 20TH C.
With a wide single-edged blade decorated with etched Quranic verses on both sides, polished wood grip scales and a sheath with metal mounts.
Probably of the Middle-Eastern origin, ca. 1940.
L: 14 1/4 in., (36.2 cm.)
Condition Report: Fair condition with clean blade. Blade slightly loose in handle. Small chip from metal of scabbard. Wood panels may have shrunk slightly due to drying.
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With a wide single-edged blade decorated with etched Quranic verses on both sides, polished wood grip scales and a sheath with metal mounts.
Probably of the Middle-Eastern origin, ca. 1940.
L: 14 1/4 in., (36.2 cm.)
Condition Report: Fair condition with clean blade. Blade slightly loose in handle. Small chip from metal of scabbard. Wood panels may have shrunk slightly due to drying.