Is this a Persian Kard?

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by MichaelZWilliamson

Thanks for the info. I'm trying to get a translation of the script.

Can you also please post better photos of the hilt, including one close-up of the tip of the hilt?

I am asking because it would be possible the hilt to be of onyx, which is widely found in Anatolia.