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Description: | Caucasian short sword, Qama. The name of the sword is debateable, some prefer the word Quaddara. The broad double edge blade is cut with deep off-set fullers, and struck with the word Imtihan ('tested', or 'proved') within a small cartouche. This weapon has a heavy blade which would be ideal for a chopping or hacking action in use. The hilt is made from black buffalo horn, and is fitted with engraved brass mounts.
caption: General view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 9.620i | Publisher: | http://www.horniman.ac.uk/ | Rights holder: | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Subjects: | Cherkess metal swords (weapons: edged) horn iron War- and Peace-making copper alloy | Source: | Horniman Museum | Identifier: | oai:oai.horniman.ac.uk:object-63198 | Go to resource |
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