SWORD FOR DISCUSSION

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by Taffjones

Hi Gavin,
Just checked the white decoration and disappointed to find it is a type of plastic.
This should help with the dating me thinks.

Thanks
Darren

Indeed it does Darren....but there appears to be some honest wear and tear though...

I'll digest and ponder your thoughts Iain.
Perhaps combined with Arab slavery or as a stand alone aspect, I wonder if the conversion to Islam had something to do with exposure to the Kattara form? From teacher, scholars and other travellers too?

Gavin