"Saber Called Gurade - Ethiopia - 19th Century"
Saber Called GuradeEthiopia
19th century
Steel, leather, brass
Total length: 84.5 ; Blade length: 65.5 cm
Slightly curved blade.
Leather spindle engraved with geometric motifs.
Chased brass pommel.
Leather scabbard, the distal part of which is in the shape of a carp's tongue, engraved with geometric motifs, fringed loquat hangers decorated in succession, cut brass reinforcement.
Four concave leather buttons.
Two hoop links.
Reference: 5359
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