A Persian khanjar, 19th century. Double-edged blade of wootz Damascus with reinforced edges, both sides with central ridge and at the base of the blade a brass-framed cartouche with a cut image of a lion slaying an antelope. Modern grip of black stone in the shape of an hour glass. Velvet-covered wooden scabbard of later date. Length 40 cm. historic, historical, Persian, Orient, Oriental, Asia, Asian, 19th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 19th, asia, asian, blade, century, damascus, double-edged, khanjar, orient, oriental, persian, wootz