A kattara, Oman, 17th/18th century. Straight double-edged blade. Typical multi-piece iron hilt. Both quillons finials turned toward the blade. Octagonal grip with octagonal pommel rising to a point showing remnants of silver inlay. Length 85 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, Ottoman Empire, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, handheld, blade, blades, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs,

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License: Licensed
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