Caucasian (?) Stiletto

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The work on the daggers handle is pure Toledo damascene work from Toledo, Dr Khahlili published a book of pieces from his collection with this type of damascene work. The hilt is Spanish made, but you can clearly see the Moorish influence from their time of occupation up to the late 15th century. Which by the way, the translation of the libraries left behind by the Moors left behind was the beginning of the reannaissance, including the the concept of zero.

Have doubts that the handle and bald are homogenous as the wear/oxidation are different. Would think it 19th century.

Another example of Toledo work

http://toledosword.blogspot.com/

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