Afghan or Bukhara straight dagger, called Kard, with 18th century Afghanistan scabbard

Straight Afghan or Bukhara dagger, called Kard, with scabbard
18th century Afghanistan
Damascus steel, marine ivory, gold. wood and velvet
Long. Knife total: 37; Long. blade: 26 cm

Integral forge, with a straight damascus blade, single-edged, broad-backed.
The handle with four plates in marine ivory, riveted and decorated with silver flowers. The top is provided with a lug. Remains of gold damask.
The scabbard, made of wood, is covered with blue velvet, and fitted with an iron snap.

Ref. : 2993

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