I cleaned up the inscription area so that it is hopefully more legible now.  I also got the best picture of an inscription on the leather on the handle.   
 
I am surprised I haven't had more thoughts/comments about this piece.  I would appreciate any thoughts about the cross cultural influences found in this piece.  Also, the inscription has some interesting potential with the Sultan Ali Dinar reference.
		 
		
		
		
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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