Yemeni sword

[Kubur]

Thank you Jim for your precise and so well documented response as always

To your question

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

is it possible that the styling of these hilts developed from a quite ancient form or group of similar hilt features, became popularly known, and were adopted in numerous cultural spheres ?

IMHO I'll say yes of course.

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