INDOPERSIAN HORSEMAN'S SWORD

18th century. 30 1/2" broad, curved blade in light tool polish showing distinct hand forging with small lamination seam and perhaps watered steel. Iron hilt with silver koftgari decoration in alternate bands of pellet and zigzag motifs. About 80% silver remaining. Minor black oxidation along the blade edge. Original black ass skin scabbard with blind stitched back seam, excellent.