dating: late 18th Century provenance: Siria, Straight, single-edged blade made of fine Wootz damask, with double fuller at the back. On one side of the tang the inscription "La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah al layul azim" (There is no power and no strength except with Allah). On the other side, a cartouche with a stylised lion, typical of Assad Allah's production, all amidst gold-inlaid decorations and frames. Typical guard, probably made of damask, also with gold frames, pistol grip with camel bone grip scales. Minor damage.
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