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Montino Bourbon · 3rd March 2011, 01:30 AM

Looks like parasols in the koftgari. Usually that was a mark of someone related to the imperial family.

A beautiful piece. The simplicity of the blade and the clean lines are excellent. I would have to say a very high-status piece.

Age? I'll venture 18 century.

3rd March 2011, 01:30 AM	#2
Montino Bourbon Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, California Posts: 301	parasols? Looks like parasols in the koftgari. Usually that was a mark of someone related to the imperial family. A beautiful piece. The simplicity of the blade and the clean lines are excellent. I would have to say a very high-status piece. Age? I'll venture 18 century.