A Persian kard with gold inlay, dated 1805 A sturdy wootz-Damascus blade with a cut back and faceted wootz-Damascus grip ferrule. On both sides at the base of the blade well-preserved gold floral inlays. The obverse side shows the date "1220" (= 1805). Grip frame with vine and floral gold inlays, and intact walrus ivory grip scales. Length 37 cm. historic, historical, 19th century, Persian Empire, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, handheld, bla,

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