An imposing pesh-kabz dating: Second quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Indopersia, Large and solid, curved, single-and false-edged blade with reinforced and ribbed tip (made of damask?), 'T'-shaped back; iron handle with a fleur-de-lis at the base of the rear part, smooth frame and green stone grips decorated with black and white horn bands and mother-of-pearl stars, with a movable suspension ring on the pommel; leather-covered wooden scabbard (small missing parts) with a pierced band and chape decorated with an iron fleur-de-lis.

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