Quaddara of unusual form

[DavidFriedman]

Thanks for your confirmation and reply.
This blade is so heavy, forward leaning and sharp it would likely do a lot of damage in the Ashura self inflicted wounds, I bet. It’s of the weight that could easily behead a goat or a person easily if swung in a chopping motion.

The fittings look correct for the period. I wonder if the fabric is a new replacement on the scabbard.

Have you ever seen such a double sided Quaddara before? It’s like a bebut on steroids.

Originally Posted by Turkoman.khan

Hello David Friedman

Great quadarra. Congratulations!
I think you were told correctly. This is late 19th century.
Such items were made mainly for Europeans who visited Iran at that time, as well as as an attribute of religious holidays (Ashura) and mysteries