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			I recall reading on Ashoka's website (where I first saw this sword) that the date translated to approximately 1800 C.E.  My recollection is suspect, however.  Here's a close-up of the cartouche: 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			 
		Last edited by Andrew; 30th August 2005 at 10:23 PM.  | 
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