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Sword
Indian or Persian
Object Place: Islamic World
Dimensions
Height x length: 78 × 4 × 7.7 cm (30 11/16 × 1 9/16 × 3 1/16 in.)
Weight: 1.8 lb. (0.82 kg)
Weight: 1.8 lb. (0.82 kg)
Credit Line
Gift in the name of Mr. and Mrs. Caleb A. Curtis
Accession Number21.1348
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Islamic Art
ClassificationsArms and armor – Swords
DescriptionDagger hilt with two sunbursts and a medallion held in place by a metal ball (rivets pierce through the other side), retrofitted with an Islamic sword blade (form similar to a falcion). Hilt of horn; blade, steel.
Inscriptions"Victory belongs to God so pray to God" and a starburst enclosing "Pray for 'Ali'"