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Artzi & Avner Yarom - Oriental Arms "The Kastane is the national
sword of Sri-Lanka characterized by its short curved
blade, usually of mediocre quality and highly decorative
hilt and scabbard. Here we have a good example with 18
inches (46 cm.)steel blade and silver grip of great
decorative values A piece of art by itself. The
monster styled quillons, the engraved D guard and grips,
and above all the monster head pommel with all parts
delicately chiseled and engraved with great care and fine
details, and set with gold tongue red stone eyes. The
grip is in excellent condition and the blade is in good.
A piece from the early 19-century. ...".
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