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Old 26th May 2015, 12:48 PM   #3
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I believe this would qualify as a sepokal blade. Not really that unusual, though as Gustav has pointed out, the very pronounced center ridge is not often seen on this dhapur. Beautiful execution of line and form, though, makes this piece exceptional.
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