Afghan Pesh Kabz for comment

Bob A · 29th May 2023, 01:00 AM

I picked this up in Timonium this spring; seller was adamant that it was 18th century, though I don't know on what he based his attribution. The niello work on the sheath is obviously a later addition. I've included a close-up pf the sheath, to show that under its leather, there's a double loop of red twine; under the niello, there's evidence of a bit of copper wire, probably a repair.

The scales are wood, which seem to have been painted black.

I'd be glad to include more pictures of similarly poor quality if anyone thinks it would be of use.

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29th May 2023, 01:00 AM	#1
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 427	Afghan Pesh Kabz for comment I picked this up in Timonium this spring; seller was adamant that it was 18th century, though I don't know on what he based his attribution. The niello work on the sheath is obviously a later addition. I've included a close-up pf the sheath, to show that under its leather, there's a double loop of red twine; under the niello, there's evidence of a bit of copper wire, probably a repair. The scales are wood, which seem to have been painted black. I'd be glad to include more pictures of similarly poor quality if anyone thinks it would be of use.