Dagger (Pesh-kabz)

Iranian

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Although intended for ceremonial use, this dagger features discretely carved talismanic inscriptions of the kind found on arms and armor that were designed for battle. It bears a gold inlaid vase with flowers on both sides of the blade. Within the vase are Arabic inscriptions reading "Blessings from Allah" and "Victory from Allah."

Dagger (Pesh-kabz), Steel, gold, ivory (walrus), Iranian

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Dagger (Pesh-kabz), Steel, gold, ivory (walrus), Iranian
Dagger (Pesh-kabz), Steel, gold, ivory (walrus), Iranian
Dagger (Pesh-kabz), Steel, gold, ivory (walrus), Iranian

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