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Lot 475:
Description
The rock-crystal grip with pommel carved as a lotus, with floral motifs at the base. The curved, double-edged blade with pronounced central rib forged of wootz damascus steel and terminating in an armor-piercing tip, the forte inlaid with a flower in gold on each side. In its fabric-covered wooden scabbard with finely-embossed silver mounts. 19th-20th c. Rubbed. Overall length 33.5cm. Condition II
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