"Afghan Or Bukhara Straight Dagger, Says Kard, With Eighteenth Century Afghanistan Scabbard"
Afghan or Bukhara straight dagger, called Kard, with scabbardAfghanistan 18th century
Damascus steel, marine ivory, gold. Wood and velvet
Length of the knife Total length of the knife : 37 ; Blade length : 26 cm
Full forge, with a straight damascus blade, with a wide back edge.
The handle has four marine ivory plates, riveted and decorated with silver flowers. The top is provided with a spur. Remains of gold damascene.
The wooden scabbard is covered with blue velvet, and fitted with an iron bolt.
Reference : 2993
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