Interesting Shibriya for comments

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Originally Posted by kahnjar1

Saw this on epray and decided to pass because to me the scabbard looks to be a composite/blending of two pieces. The hilt and the scabbard down as far as the V shape appears to be a completely different style and quality of decoration to the lower section below the V. The sheen on the silver also appears different, but then I do not have it in hand and have to rely on photos.
An interesting piece none the less.

Hey Stu,

The work is all authentic, typical of saudi made shibriyas to be of different patterns around the blade. Same for some Jordanian/Palestinian ones. Its just not the usual style :-)