An Afghan silver-mounted pesh kabz, 19th century
Curved blade of wootz Damascus with a reinforced edge and T-shaped back, cut floral ornament on both sides at the shoulder. The iron grip strap with two brass-sheet-lined, riveted bone grip panels. Leather-covered wooden scabbard with ornamentally chased and engraved locket and chape in silver. Length 43 cm.
Condition: II +
Curved blade of wootz Damascus with a reinforced edge and T-shaped back, cut floral ornament on both sides at the shoulder. The iron grip strap with two brass-sheet-lined, riveted bone grip panels. Leather-covered wooden scabbard with ornamentally chased and engraved locket and chape in silver. Length 43 cm.
Condition: II +
