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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 at the forte. With ribbed horn grips and brass bolsters. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with punchwork brass mounts. Latter 19th century. Generally worn overall, leather as found. Overall length 67.4 cm. Condition III

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