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Description: | Blade covered on both sides with Arabic inscription from the Koran, in raised letters on polished steel. The hilt has a twisted guard and saucer-like shield to pommel. The Arabic inscription is, "In everything there is speedy victory from God;" "God is the best of Protectors;" "O, God, have mercy. O, Defender. O, Protector;"
Material: steel
sword made in India, Asia, c 1850, (1910.15.41). | Source: | Manchester City Galleries | Identifier: | mcag.emu.ecatalogue.25566 | Go to resource |
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