Kaskara?? Expensive to say the least.

Battara · 10th December 2022, 03:23 AM

Since we ask that you not make links to a picture but instead post the picture, I thought I'd help out here. I also cleaned up the picture.

I can see why it was a little expensive - the mounts are chased silver and gold koftgari inscription. I recognize the name "Allah" starting the sentence.

ariel · 10th December 2022, 03:49 AM

Unless the buyer could read the inscription and attribute this sword to some Sudanese honcho who was his direct ancestor and also had a VERY large stash.... sorry, I fail to invent another reason:-)

10th December 2022, 03:23 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Since we ask that you not make links to a picture but instead post the picture, I thought I'd help out here. I also cleaned up the picture. I can see why it was a little expensive - the mounts are chased silver and gold koftgari inscription. I recognize the name "Allah" starting the sentence. Attached Images

10th December 2022, 03:49 AM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Unless the buyer could read the inscription and attribute this sword to some Sudanese honcho who was his direct ancestor and also had a VERY large stash.... sorry, I fail to invent another reason:-)