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AN AFGHAN SALAWAR SHORTSWORD

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Also known as a Khyber knife, the blade of characteristic form with T-back, quite broad and engraved at the forte. The scalloped brass bolsters finely pierced in geometrical designs and filled with red pigment, the horn grips ridged. Mid-19th century. Light wear. Overall length 72.5 cm. Condition II

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