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SABRE ORIENTAL «KILIJ»

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ORIENTAL SWORD "KILIJ
Mounting out of silver plated bronze and wood. Pommel in the shape of a stick, enriched with a piece of silvered and chased metal. Guard with two straight quillons and silver wire ferrule. Damascus blade with strong curvature and one edge, engraved "M.M.F. Riyadh 1983/1986" (later engraving). Wooden scabbard covered with silver leaf chased bottom-title with frieze decoration. Two bracelets with bosses and rings of suspension (accident). Ottoman Empire, 19th century.
Length of the blade : 80 cm
Arrow : 8,5 cm
Total length without scabbard : 90 cm (Many traces of fighting shocks)
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