DAGGER called Pech Kabz
Afghanistan or Bukhara
18th century
Steel, horn, copper, leather, gold
Long. total: 39; Long. blade: 28 cm

Curved blade, with a single edge and median ridge, made of steel; T-shaped back on the first part and chain-piercing point.
Copper handle with remnants of gilding; brown horn scales; iron ornament.
Leather sheath with belt loop.

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