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Battara · 9th February 2013, 12:53 AM

I agree with Atlantia - the grips are walrus ivory. The scabbard is probably water buffalo hide. I would guess that this is from Persia. Great condition, including the wootz pattern and the gold koftgari.

9th February 2013, 12:53 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,257	I agree with Atlantia - the grips are walrus ivory. The scabbard is probably water buffalo hide. I would guess that this is from Persia. Great condition, including the wootz pattern and the gold koftgari.