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Country:
Persia
Lighter Ignition Mode:
Fire Steel
Particularities:
Large ornamental handle in gilt bronze, between the handle and the steel a silver strip with a Kufic inscription.
Year:
10th century, Fatimid period
Size:
50x35mm
Material/Workshop:
Bronze, gilted, Steel
Book Cacciandra/Cesati:
Plate 1
Engraving:
Translation: „Glory and Prosperity, Wealth and Blessing“