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Old 5th October 2020, 07:25 PM   #1
Gonzoadler
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Default Help with translation - Kard with jade hilt

Hello,
I have this ottoman Kard since some years, it was my first bigger "investment" for an edged weapon and I'm still proud to own it. Unfortunately I'm not able to decypher the text on the wootz blade. Maybe someone could help me?
It would be very interesting for me.
I'm not sure if there is a year/date in the text but I estimate the age about 1800.
The velvet scabbard has nice silver mountings. Especially the hilt is interesting. It is made of double-coloured jade.

Length overall: 35cm
Without scabbard: 31cm
Blade: 18.5cm

Regards,
Robin
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