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MOROCCO LOT comprising two KOUMYA daggers, one in chased and engraved silver alloy, the other in bone, wood, chased and engraved silver alloy Length: 41 cm and 45.5 cm

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MOROCCO LOT comprising two KOUMYA daggers, one in chased and engraved silver alloy, the other in bone, wood, chased and engraved silver alloy Length: 41 cm and 45.5 cm

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Estim. 18 000 - 22 000 EUR

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