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Lot 493:
Description
A massive example, the characteristic grip carved of a single large section of walrus, the long, curved, double-edged blade with high central ridge finely wrought of active-patterned wootz steel. In its snakeskin-covered wooden scabbard with engraved brass mounts. 18th-19th century. Minor wear overall. Overall length 54.8cm. Condition III
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