A silver-mounted saif, Arabian Peninsula, 19th century Broad, slightly curved, single-edged blade with a broadened double-edged point. Blade is slightly loose in the grip. Silver quillons and grip with engraved and relief decoration, and an attached chain. Velvet-covered, wooden scabbard with rich openwork silver mountings. One suspension ring loose and provisionally fastened with wire. Length 87 cm. historic, historical, 19th century, Ottoman Empire, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, handheld, blade, blades, weapon,,

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