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Originally Posted by kahnjar1
Saw this on epray and decided to pass because to me the scabbard looks to be a composite/blending of two pieces. The hilt and the scabbard down as far as the V shape appears to be a completely different style and quality of decoration to the lower section below the V. The sheen on the silver also appears different, but then I do not have it in hand and have to rely on photos.
An interesting piece none the less.
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Hey Stu,
The work is all authentic, typical of saudi made shibriyas to be of different patterns around the blade. Same for some Jordanian/Palestinian ones. Its just not the usual style :-)