A Moroccan silver-mounted nimcha,circa 1800 Slightly curved blade with several grooves. Engraved silver cross-piece and knuckle-bow. Typically shaped dark horn grip with finely engraved,openwork silver overlay(parts missing). Scabbard with replacement leather cover and engraved silver mountings. The chape missing. Length cm,historic,historical,19th century,Ottoman Empire,thrusting,thrustings,blade,blades,melee weapon,melee weapons,hand weapon,hand weapons,handheld,weapon,arms,weapons,arms,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,c,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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