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SABRE called Gurade
Ethiopia
19th century
Steel, leather
Total length: 110; Blade length: 90.5 cm
Straight, double-edged blade with median groove.
Leather spindle engraved with geometric motifs.
Chased brass pommel.
Leather scabbard with carp-tongue-shaped distal part, engraved with geometric motifs, fringed rag hangers decorated in succession.
Four concave leather buttons.
Two bélières links.
Item no.: 5253
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Ref: K0UG9QG268